Zerline
A girl's name of German origin with 66 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Only 66 babies have been named Zerline in recorded U.S. history. That level of rarity means your child would almost certainly be the only one in their school, their workplace, and most rooms they walk into — a genuinely one-of-a-kind choice.
Zerline is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Zerline is a girl's baby name of German origin, a variant of Zerlina — the diminutive form of names like Serena or an Italian variant meaning 'beautiful dawn.' Zerlina is best known as the charming peasant girl in Mozart's opera Don Giovanni (1787).
Zerline carries the operatic elegance of its musical heritage while feeling approachably wearable. For parents who love classical music or names with European flair, it's a hidden gem.
EtymologyShow more
Zerline first shows up in U.S. Social Security records in 1907. Its appearance in the 1900s coincides with waves of immigration, cultural exchange, and the early decades of American popular culture — all of which introduced and popularized new names.
Its German classification suggests a path from german linguistic traditions into American usage, though the specific route — whether through immigration, literature, or cultural exchange — would require deeper historical research.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Zerline has 11+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1907.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 15 | #5445 | ▲ |
| 1930s | 12 | #4350 | ▼ |
| 1920s | 28 | #4580 | ▲ |
| 1910s | 6 | #4804 | ▲ |
| 1900s | 5 | #2395 | — |
The Story of Zerline
A Greatest Generation name
Peaking in 1920, Zerline is a name steeped in history. Girls named Zerline are most likely born between 1910 and 1930.
How rare is Zerline?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Zerline is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1907, peaked in the 1920s with 28 births that decade, and remains solidly popular today.
Zerline by the numbers
- Would fill 1 school bus
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(11 years, 1907–1949)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1949 | 5 | #6065 |
| 1944 | 5 | #5243 |
| 1940 | 5 | #5026 |
| 1939 | 5 | #4949 |
| 1933 | 7 | #3751 |
| 1924 | 5 | #5896 |
| 1922 | 8 | #4008 |
| 1921 | 7 | #4461 |
| 1920 | 8 | #3956 |
| 1918 | 6 | #4804 |
| 1907 | 5 | #2395 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1907–1949