Zebulun is a name of Hebrew origin, derived from the Hebrew word "Zevulun," which means "dwelling" or "habitation." In the Bible, Zebulun was one of the twelve sons of Jacob and the founder of the tribe of Zebulun in ancient Israel. The tribe of Zebulun was known for its military strength and strategic location along the Mediterranean Sea.
The name Zebulun has been used throughout history, with some notable figures bearing this name including Zebulun Ha-Levi, a rabbi and scholar from the 13th century, and Zebulon Pike, an American explorer who gave his name to the state of Colorado's highest peak, Pikes Peak.
Despite its biblical origins and historical significance, Zebulun is not a particularly common name today. It has been used more frequently as a given name for boys in recent years, but it remains quite rare compared to other Hebrew names like David or Benjamin. Nonetheless, Zebulun continues to be associated with strength, wisdom, and divine favor, reflecting its biblical roots and the legacy of those who have carried this unique name throughout history.
The name Zebulin has seen a fluctuating number of births in the United States over the past few decades. In the late 1970s and early 1980s, there were several years with more than five babies named Zebulin each year. The highest number of births was in 1979, with twelve babies being named Zebulin.
After a peak in 1979, the number of births dropped to eight in 1980 and then fluctuated between five and eight births per year until 1983. There was another spike in 1986 and 1987 with seven and six births respectively, followed by a drop to five births each year from 1988 to 1989.
After a gap of several years, the name Zebulin made a reappearance in the mid-1990s. There were five births in 1995 and eight in 1996. The most recent data available shows that there were seven babies named Zebulin in the United States in 2004.
Overall, since 1979, there have been a total of seventy-seven births of children named Zebulin in the United States. Despite its ups and downs in popularity over the years, this unique name has still managed to make its mark on American birth records.