Zadok
Every Zadok since 1980 — 536 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Zadok
Zadok is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,853 in 2025 with 21 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1980, 536 American babies have been named Zadok. Its peak came in 2023, when 35 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Zadok stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Zadok year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 21 | #4,853 |
| 2024 | 26 | #4,196 |
| 2023 | 35 | #3,412 |
| 2022 | 32 | #3,615 |
| 2021 | 21 | #4,775 |
| 2020 | 26 | #4,016 |
| 2019 | 19 | #5,145 |
| 2018 | 23 | #4,474 |
| 2017 | 31 | #3,583 |
| 2016 | 23 | #4,465 |
| 2015 | 30 | #3,681 |
| 2014 | 26 | #4,008 |
| 2013 | 30 | #3,579 |
| 2012 | 33 | #3,370 |
| 2011 | 21 | #4,651 |
| 2010 | 20 | #4,847 |
| 2009 | 15 | #6,085 |
| 2008 | 26 | #4,042 |
| 2007 | 6 | #12,337 |
| 2006 | 13 | #6,454 |
| 2005 | 5 | #13,340 |
| 2004 | 6 | #11,332 |
| 2003 | 7 | #9,559 |
| 2002 | 8 | #8,443 |
| 2001 | 6 | #10,540 |
| 2000 | 9 | #7,406 |
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| 1980 | 8 | #4,935 |
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Famous people named Zadok
- Zadok Religious figure
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Zadok in 2025?
Zadok ranked #4,853 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 21 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Zadok?
536 babies have been named Zadok in the United States since 1980, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Zadok most popular?
Zadok peaked in 2023, when 35 newborns received the name.
Is Zadok a boy or girl name?
Zadok is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Zadok rising or falling?
Zadok has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Zadok?
Well-known people named Zadok include Zadok (religious figure).