How Many People Are Named Zayn?
Complete statistics for the name Zayn: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Zayn means 'to live' in Arabic, making it a name full of vitality. That's only 11,739 people named Zayn in the US today, or 1 in 28,112 Americans, which makes it very rare indeed. The peak year was 2024, showing how this name's popularity is on the rise.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and joy.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 7All 11,830 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
📜 Zayn Through the Generations
Zayn, a name that's been gaining traction in recent years, saw its highest birth rate in 2024 with 1,431 babies born that year. With an average age of just seven, most people named Zayn are under 30, indicating it's a genuinely modern choice. As of now, there are 11,791 individuals under 30, while only 39 are between 30 and 60, and none over 60, highlighting its status as a contemporary name.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Zayn's Arabic roots
📄 About the Name Zayn
How Many People Have the Name Zayn?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 11,739 people in the United States currently share the name Zayn. That works out to roughly 1 in every 28,112 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Zayn a Common or Rare Name?
Zayn 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 Zayn Mean?
Zayn means "to live" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Zayn in SSA data, approximately 99% are male and 1% are female.
When Was Zayn Most Popular?
The name Zayn reached peak popularity in 2024, with 1,431 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 Zayn?
Approximately 11,739 people named Zayn live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 11,830. That works out to roughly 1 in 28,112 Americans.
Is Zayn a rare name?
Zayn is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 28,112 Americans has this name.
What does the name Zayn mean?
Zayn means "to live" and comes from Arabic origins.
Is Zayn more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 99% of people named Zayn are male and 1% are female.
When was Zayn most popular?
Zayn peaked in 2024 with 1,431 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.