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Zzyzx

ZIZ-iks /ˈzɪz.ɪks/

At a glance

In short
Zzyzx is a unique and uncommon name for baby boys, with an intriguing sound and sense of originality. Its origin and meaning are unclear, adding to its mysterious appeal.
U.S. rank 2025
Not in the 2025 data · last seen 2018 (#12,156)
Babies in 2018
5 (<0.01% of boys)
Peak
#12,156 in 2018
First recorded
2010

Meaning of Zzyzx

Zzyzx is a unique and uncommon name that is commonly given to male babies. Pronounced as ZIZ-iks (/ˈzɪz.ɪks/), this name has an intriguing and distinctive sound. While there are no known variations of the name, it carries a sense of originality that can make your child stand out from the crowd. The origin and meaning of Zzyzx are unclear, adding an air of mystery to this already unusual choice. Despite its rarity, Zzyzx has been given to a small number of newborns in the United States in recent years, with 5 occurrences in both 2010 and 2018. Consider Zzyzx for your baby boy if you're looking for a name that is truly one-of-a-kind.

How to pronounce Zzyzx

Popularity of Zzyzx in the U.S.

Zzyzx was last recorded in the U.S. in 2018, ranked #12,156 with 5 babies. It first appears in the records in 2010.

Bar and line chart: Zzyzx in the U.S., 2010–2018. Bars: boys given the name each year, most 5 in 2010 and 5 in 2018. Line: rank among boy names, peak #12,156 in 2018.
  • Boys named Zzyzx (left scale)
  • Rank among U.S. boy names (right scale, #1 at the top)
By year, 2010–2018. Source: SSA. Download: PNG · SVG
Year-by-year table, 2010⁠–⁠2018 2 rows
Zzyzx: babies and rank among boy names in the U.S. by year
YearBabiesRankvs previous year
2018512,156back (not recorded in 2011–2017)
2010512,231new