Find out how popular the first name Zimbabwe has been for the last 1 years (from 1981 to 1981) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Zimbabwe by gender

Based on the last 1 years of data, Zimbabwe is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 1981, there were 5 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Zimbabwe.

The history of the first name Zimbabwe

The name Zimbabwe is a modern place name that refers to the country located in Southern Africa. It does not have an ancient linguistic origin or long history as a personal name.

The word "Zimbabwe" is derived from the Shona phrase "dzimba dza mabwe", which means "houses of stone". This refers to the impressive stone ruins found in the country, such as the Great Zimbabwe monument which dates back to the 11th century.

The name Zimbabwe was officially adopted in 1980 when the country gained independence from the United Kingdom and changed its name from Rhodesia. Prior to that, the name Zimbabwe was not widely used as a personal name.

There are no known historical references or ancient texts mentioning Zimbabwe as a personal name, given its modern origins and association with the country's name.

While there may be some individuals named Zimbabwe in recent times, inspired by the country's name, there are no notable historical figures recorded with this name before the late 20th century. The name's usage as a personal name is relatively new and not well-documented in historical records.

In summary, Zimbabwe is a modern place name that became the official name of the Southern African country in 1980. It does not have a long-standing history or tradition as a personal name, given its recent adoption and lack of ancient linguistic roots or references in historical texts.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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