Zayd
Every Zayd since 1974 — 4,895 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Zayd
Zayd is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #633 in 2025 with 442 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1974, 4,895 American babies have been named Zayd. Its peak came in 2025, when 442 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 Zayd stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Zayd year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 442 | #633 |
| 2024 | — | — | 397 | #684 |
| 2023 | — | — | 361 | #732 |
| 2022 | — | — | 356 | #730 |
| 2021 | — | — | 304 | #806 |
| 2020 | 5 | #17,482 | 301 | #780 |
| 2019 | — | — | 283 | #809 |
| 2018 | — | — | 248 | #883 |
| 2017 | — | — | 225 | #933 |
| 2016 | — | — | 171 | #1,133 |
| 2015 | — | — | 185 | #1,074 |
| 2014 | — | — | 165 | #1,152 |
| 2013 | — | — | 143 | #1,242 |
| 2012 | — | — | 123 | #1,375 |
| 2011 | — | — | 140 | #1,243 |
| 2010 | — | — | 132 | #1,308 |
| 2009 | — | — | 107 | #1,545 |
| 2008 | — | — | 77 | #1,898 |
| 2007 | — | — | 85 | #1,759 |
| 2006 | — | — | 88 | #1,637 |
| 2005 | — | — | 89 | #1,572 |
| 2004 | — | — | 70 | #1,803 |
| 2003 | — | — | 65 | #1,844 |
| 2002 | — | — | 66 | #1,769 |
| 2001 | — | — | 54 | #2,006 |
| 2000 | — | — | 41 | #2,377 |
| 1995 | — | — | 21 | #3,302 |
| 1990 | — | — | 12 | #4,671 |
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Famous people named Zayd
- Zayd ibn Harithah Companion · 581–629
- Zayd ibn Thabit Religious figure · 615–665
- Zayd ibn Ali Religious figure · 695–740
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Zayd in 2025?
Zayd ranked #633 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 442 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Zayd?
4,895 babies have been named Zayd in the United States since 1974, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Zayd most popular?
Zayd peaked in 2025, when 442 newborns received the name.
Is Zayd a boy or girl name?
Zayd is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Zayd rising or falling?
Zayd is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Zayd?
Well-known people named Zayd include Zayd ibn Harithah (companion), Zayd ibn Thabit (religious figure), Zayd ibn Ali (religious figure).