How Many People Are Named Zein?

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

Zein
Very Rare
Arabic

Zein is a rare Arabic name, with only 422 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 782,407 Americans. The majority of those named Zein are under 30, giving it a truly modern feel.

~514
Living in US
1 in 644,843
Americans
2018
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Strength
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Strong Determined Confident
9
Life Path Number

People with life path number 9 are often seen as compassionate and understanding.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

18,467
Worldwide Bearers
#40,092
Global Rank
🇸🇩 Sudan
6,743
🇪🇬 Egypt
3,427
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
2,798
🇮🇩 Indonesia
2,194
🇲🇷 Mauritania
1,418
🇰🇪 Kenya
194
🇺🇸 United States
191
🇶🇦 Qatar
135
🇲🇽 Mexico
107
🇲🇼 Malawi
106

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
422 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 12
421
Would be under 30 (99%)
5
Would be 30–60 (1%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 426 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
78
Classic Feel
10
Modern Appeal
100
International
97

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

📜 Zein Through the Generations

Zein saw its peak popularity in 2018 with 36 births, reflecting a growing trend among younger parents. Today, most people named Zein are under 30, with only five individuals aged between 30 and 60. This name's rise in recent years suggests it's becoming increasingly popular among new generations. With an average age of 12, Zein is clearly a name for the future.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 27
California 10
Michigan 10
Texas 5

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Zein's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Zein

How Many People Have the Name Zein?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 514 people in the United States currently share the name Zein. That works out to roughly 1 in every 644,843 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Zein a Common or Rare Name?

Zein 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 Zein Mean?

Zein means "strength" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Zein Most Popular?

The name Zein reached peak popularity in 2018, with 36 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 Zein?

Approximately 514 people named Zein live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 514. That works out to roughly 1 in 644,843 Americans.

Is Zein a rare name?

Zein is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 644,843 Americans has this name.

What does the name Zein mean?

Zein means "strength" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Zein more male or female?

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

When was Zein most popular?

Zein peaked in 2018 with 36 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 US514
All-Time Births514
1 in X1 in 644,843
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age12
Peak Year2018
World Rank#40,092
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.