Zinnia flower; named after botanist Johann Gottfried Zinn
Zinnia is a botanical name derived from the flower, which was named in honor of the 18th-century German botanist Johann Gottfried Zinn. In the Victorian language of flowers, zinnias represent thoughts of absent friends, endurance, and lasting affection.
Less common today
Zinnia isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,288 in 2025.
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US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
