Zell
Pronunciation: [ z-EHL ]
Zell is a boy baby name. Ranked #38,190 in the US.
A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
Zell first appeared in US Social Security records in 1955.
Over 82 babies have been named Zell in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Zell is past its peak , currently ranked #38,190 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #38,190
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Zell is also used as a girl name, ranked #19623.
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About the Name Zell
Zell is a boy name .
Is Zell a boy or girl name? Zell is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #38,190 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #19,623. Zell is more commonly used as a girl name.
Zell is currently ranked #38,190 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
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