Zabdiel
A Hebrew masculine name meaning "gift of God" or "God's gift".
Name Census estimates that about 1,387 living Americans carry the first name Zabdiel. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Zabdiel today is around 10 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Zabdiel births was 2022 (205 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Zabdiel. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Zabdiel is a relatively new arrival in the SSA data. The average bearer is just 10 years old, meaning it gained most of its traction in the last two decades.
People living today
1.4K
~ 1 in 247,119 Americans
Peak year
2022
205 babies that year
Average age
10
years old
2024 SSA rank
#1,504
Tracked since 1986
Popularity
Zabdiel: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Zabdiel from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 627 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Zabdiel by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Zabdiel during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Zabdiels live
The SSA's state-level files cover 17 states and territories. Texas, California, New York recorded the most babies named Zabdiel, while Washington, South Carolina, Ohio recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 42 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Zabdiel
The name Zabdiel is of Hebrew origin, derived from the elements "zebad" meaning "gift" and "El" referring to God. It is believed to have originated during ancient times, possibly as early as the 6th century BCE. The name is found in the Hebrew Bible, specifically in the Book of Nehemiah, where it refers to one of the sons of the servants of Solomon.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Zabdiel was a Jewish scholar and poet who lived in Cordoba, Spain, in the 10th century CE. He was known for his contributions to Hebrew literature and his works on grammar and linguistics.
Another notable figure named Zabdiel was a 12th-century Jewish philosopher and theologian from Provence, France. He wrote extensively on Jewish law and ethics, and his works were highly influential in the Jewish intellectual tradition.
In the 16th century, Zabdiel Francés was a Spanish-born Jewish theologian and Kabbalist who lived in Safed, Palestine. He was known for his mystical writings and his contributions to the development of Jewish mysticism.
During the 17th century, Zabdiel Mills was an English clergyman and author who served as the Rector of Sutton Courtenay in Berkshire, England. He published several works on theology and religious subjects.
In the 19th century, Zabdiel Adams was an American politician and lawyer who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from Massachusetts between 1859 and 1863.
The name Zabdiel has continued to be used throughout history, although its popularity has varied across different regions and cultures. Its meaning, rooted in the Hebrew language and religious traditions, has remained consistent, representing the concept of a divine gift or blessing.
People
Zabdiel + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Zabdiel as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with Z
Other first names starting with Z with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Zabdiel: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Zabdiel?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,387 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Zabdiel going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 247,119 US residents.
Is Zabdiel a common name?
We classify Zabdiel as "Rare". It ranks above 92% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,399 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Zabdiel most popular?
The single biggest year for Zabdiel was 2022, when 205 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Zabdiel is about 10 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Zabdiel a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Zabdiel in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.