How Many People Are Named Zain?

Complete statistics for the name Zain in the United States — including rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, and state data.

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Zain
Very Rare
9,712
Estimated People
1 in 33,979
1 in X Americans
2022
Peak Popularity
Male
Predicted Gender
Origin
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⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
9,395 (97%)
♀ Female
317 (3%)
97%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 14

Population Share

📈 Popularity Over Time
📅 Decade-by-Decade Breakdown
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Alabama 22
Arkansas 5
Arizona 121
California 1,178
Colorado 67
Connecticut 59
Florida 429
Georgia 167
Iowa 10
Illinois 588
Indiana 109
Kansas 27
Kentucky 39
Louisiana 57
Massachusetts 115
Maryland 172
Michigan 386
Minnesota 152
Missouri 120
Mississippi 6
North Carolina 200
New Jersey 442
Nevada 6
New York 972
Ohio 288
Oklahoma 36
Oregon 14
Pennsylvania 258
Tennessee 82
Texas 1,037
Utah 17
Virginia 377
Washington 126
Wisconsin 49
🔎 Name Characteristics
Repeated characters 0.0%
Starts with "A" 0.0%
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📄 About the Name Zain

How Many People Have the Name Zain in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 9,712 people in the United States currently share the name Zain. That works out to roughly 1 in every 33,979 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category among all names tracked in US records. For context on where this falls on the full spectrum, see the name rarity guide.

Is Zain a Common or Rare Name?

Zain is classified as Very Rare when scored against the entire US population. Our rarity scale runs from Very Common (top names shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness when choosing a baby name, genealogists narrow down records, and curious individuals settle debates about their own identity.

What Does the Name Zain Mean?

The meaning, language of origin, cultural and religious background for Zain are covered in full on the Zain name meaning & origin page. For a broader look at thousands of names, browse the name meaning directory.

Gender Breakdown: Is Zain Male or Female?

Of all recorded bearers of Zain in SSA data, approximately 97% are male and 3% are female. Zain is used almost exclusively as a male name in the United States. See our guide to gender-neutral names for more on how naming norms evolve.

When Was Zain Most Popular?

The name Zain reached peak popularity in 2022, with 535 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Zain Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Zain across all 50 states. Highly populous states like California, Texas, and New York naturally show higher counts for almost every name simply due to population size.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures on this page 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.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Zain?

Approximately 9,712 people in the United States share the name Zain, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Zain a rare name?

Zain is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 33,979 Americans has this name.

What does the name Zain mean?

The meaning and origin of Zain is displayed in the Name Meaning and Origin section at the top of this page. Browse the name meaning directory at https://howmanyofme.site/name-meaning/ for more names.

Is Zain more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 97% of people named Zain are male and 3% are female. The predicted gender is Male.

When was Zain most popular?

The name Zain reached its peak in 2022, with 535 registrations that year.

Are these statistics exact?

No. All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. Exact real-time name counts are not publicly available. See the methodology page at https://howmanyofme.site/methodology/ for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Total People9,712
RarityVery Rare
1 in X1 in 33,979
GenderMale
Avg Age14
Peak Year2022
Male %97%
Female %3%

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