Zayan
Every Zayan since 1999 — 2,275 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Zayan
Zayan is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,017 in 2025 with 221 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1999, 2,275 American babies have been named Zayan. Its peak came in 2025, when 221 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 Zayan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Zayan year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 221 | #1,017 |
| 2024 | 188 | #1,132 |
| 2023 | 189 | #1,122 |
| 2022 | 194 | #1,108 |
| 2021 | 165 | #1,194 |
| 2020 | 181 | #1,100 |
| 2019 | 151 | #1,250 |
| 2018 | 105 | #1,590 |
| 2017 | 106 | #1,553 |
| 2016 | 72 | #2,011 |
| 2015 | 70 | #2,053 |
| 2014 | 94 | #1,655 |
| 2013 | 93 | #1,646 |
| 2012 | 78 | #1,880 |
| 2011 | 80 | #1,811 |
| 2010 | 68 | #2,035 |
| 2009 | 40 | #2,990 |
| 2008 | 47 | #2,682 |
| 2007 | 29 | #3,686 |
| 2006 | 34 | #3,225 |
| 2005 | 18 | #4,820 |
| 2004 | 9 | #8,141 |
| 2003 | 12 | #6,253 |
| 2002 | 10 | #7,040 |
| 2001 | 7 | #9,235 |
| 2000 | 8 | #8,202 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Zayan in 2025?
Zayan ranked #1,017 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 221 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Zayan?
2,275 babies have been named Zayan in the United States since 1999, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Zayan most popular?
Zayan peaked in 2025, when 221 newborns received the name.
Is Zayan a boy or girl name?
Zayan is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Zayan rising or falling?
Zayan is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.