NAME PROFILE
Zen
Zen refers to a state of calm attentiveness in which one's actions are guided by intuition rather than by conscious effort. It embodies tranquility and clarity, promoting mindfulness and presence in each moment.
Key Stats
| Total births | 3,313 |
| Gender | Male (43% / 57%) |
| Peak year | 2023 |
| Peak generation | Gen A |
| First recorded | 1998 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 31%TX — 21%NY — 19%FL — 18%GA — 10%
Notable People
Zen Master Dogen (Founder of the Soto school of Zen Buddhism) · Thich Nhat Hanh (Vietnamese Zen Master and peace activist) · Shunryu Suzuki (Influential Zen teacher in the United States) · Alan Watts (Philosopher and writer known for interpreting Zen for Western audiences) · Pema Chödrön (Buddhist teacher and author)
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