How Many People Are Named Zed?
Complete statistics for the name Zed: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Zed, a very rare male name, is held by just 341 people in the US, making up 1 in 966,900 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name with half its bearers under 30, peaking in popularity in 2018.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 8 represents power, authority, and success.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 42All 446 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: 2018Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Zed Through the Generations
Zed, a name that's seen a rise in popularity, particularly among younger generations, has been around since the late 20th century but gained traction in recent years. With 341 individuals bearing the name in the US, it's considered very rare, ranking at number 137,695 globally. The average age of those named Zed is 42, indicating a relatively new generation of bearers. Interestingly, the majority of Zeds are under 30, suggesting that the name is still gaining momentum and appeal among parents today.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Zed's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Zed
How Many People Have the Name Zed?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 341 people in the United States currently share the name Zed. That works out to roughly 1 in every 966,900 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Zed a Common or Rare Name?
Zed 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 Zed Mean?
Zed means "creative variant of Zee" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Zed in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Zed Most Popular?
The name Zed reached peak popularity in 2018, with 18 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 Zed?
Approximately 341 people named Zed live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 446. That works out to roughly 1 in 966,900 Americans.
Is Zed a rare name?
Zed is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 966,900 Americans has this name.
What does the name Zed mean?
Zed means "creative variant of Zee" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Zed more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Zed are male and 0% are female.
When was Zed most popular?
Zed peaked in 2018 with 18 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.