How Many People Are Named Zay?
Complete statistics for the name Zay: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Zay is a very rare name for boys, with only 268 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 1,231,478 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with 98% of those named Zay being under 30 years old.
📖 Meaning & Origin
People with the life path number 7 are deep thinkers and seekers of knowledge.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 9All 276 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: 2024Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Zay Through the Generations
Zay emerged as a name in 2024, peaking with 45 births that year. The average age of people named Zay is 9, indicating its recent rise in popularity among younger parents. As of now, 270 out of 276 total births are under 30, showing a strong preference for this name among the younger generation.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Zay's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Zay
How Many People Have the Name Zay?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 305 people in the United States currently share the name Zay. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,086,719 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Zay a Common or Rare Name?
Zay 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 Zay Mean?
Zay means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Zay in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Zay Most Popular?
The name Zay reached peak popularity in 2024, with 45 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 Zay?
Approximately 305 people named Zay live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 305. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,086,719 Americans.
Is Zay a rare name?
Zay is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,086,719 Americans has this name.
What does the name Zay mean?
Zay means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Zay more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Zay are male and 0% are female.
When was Zay most popular?
Zay peaked in 2024 with 45 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.