How Many People Are Named Zaid?

Complete statistics for the name Zaid: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Zaid
Very Rare
Arabic

Zaid means 'to help' in Arabic, making it both meaningful and rare, with only 1 in 47,365 Americans bearing this name. There are around 6,967 people named Zaid living in the US today, and the name peaked in popularity in 2018.

~916
Living in US
1 in 361,844
Americans
2018
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
To help
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 22
Personality Traits
Helpful Supportive Caring
22
Life Path Number

Life-path number 22 is often associated with leadership and vision, suggesting that people named Zaid might be natural leaders with a strong sense of purpose.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

38,242
Worldwide Bearers
#5,460
Global Rank
🇮🇳 India
3,084
🇪🇬 Egypt
2,993
🇱🇾 Libya
2,571
🇲🇾 Malaysia
2,286
🇮🇩 Indonesia
2,160
🇧🇭 Bahrain
1,746
🇪🇹 Ethiopia
1,734
🇩🇿 Algeria
1,713
🇺🇸 United States
1,670
🇴🇲 Oman
1,557

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
6,967 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 14
6,527
Would be under 30 (93%)
529
Would be 30–60 (7%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 7,056 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2018

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
96
Classic Feel
15
Modern Appeal
100
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Zaid Through the Generations

Zaid, a name that's been rising in popularity, has seen its peak year in 2018 with 475 births. Today, the majority of those named Zaid are under 30, indicating that it's a genuinely modern name. With an estimated 6,967 living in the US, Zaid is very much a part of the younger generation, with 6,527 under-30s compared to just 529 aged 30-60.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 1,176
Texas 1,004
New York 607
Illinois 465
Florida 299
New Jersey 260
Arizona 190
Virginia 185
Pennsylvania 180
Michigan 173

✨ Similar Names to Zaid

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Zaid's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Zaid

How Many People Have the Name Zaid?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 916 people in the United States currently share the name Zaid. That works out to roughly 1 in every 361,844 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Zaid a Common or Rare Name?

Zaid is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Zaid Mean?

Zaid means "to help" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 22.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Zaid in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Zaid Most Popular?

The name Zaid reached peak popularity in 2018, with 475 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Zaid?

Approximately 916 people named Zaid live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 916. That works out to roughly 1 in 361,844 Americans.

Is Zaid a rare name?

Zaid is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 361,844 Americans has this name.

What does the name Zaid mean?

Zaid means "to help" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Zaid more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Zaid are male and 0% are female.

When was Zaid most popular?

Zaid peaked in 2018 with 475 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US916
All-Time Births916
1 in X1 in 361,844
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age14
Peak Year2018
World Rank#5,460
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.