Zelig
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Happy
- Origin
- German
Zelig Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 181 baby boys have been named Zelig. The name peaked in 2019 with 12 US births that year (rank #7164). In 2024, ranked #7720 nationally — 556 places below its 2019 peak.
Top States for Zelig
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Zelig births are: New York (27).
Other German-Origin Names Like Zelig
If you like Zelig's German origin, consider these related names: Abelard, Abelard,Allard,Alard, Adal, Adalard, Adalbert. Browse all German names →
5-Letter Names Starting with Z
Names with Zelig's exact length and starting letter: Zaden, Zadie, Zadok, Zafar, Zafir.
Quick Facts About Zelig
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Selig | Blessed | Male | German |
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Compare Zelig to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Zelig against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).