Zayn
From Arabic زَيْن (zayn, “beauty”).
Every Zayn since 1993 — 13,221 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Zayn
Zayn is moderately common for boys in the United States, ranked #253 in 2025 with 1,381 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1993, 13,221 American babies have been named Zayn. Its peak came in 2024, when 1,433 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 Zayn stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Zayn 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 | 5 | #17,252 | 1,381 | #253 |
| 2024 | 7 | #13,454 | 1,426 | #249 |
| 2023 | 8 | #12,177 | 1,417 | #246 |
| 2022 | 8 | #12,227 | 1,262 | #276 |
| 2021 | 17 | #6,961 | 1,226 | #282 |
| 2020 | 8 | #12,120 | 1,058 | #312 |
| 2019 | 9 | #11,341 | 986 | #340 |
| 2018 | 5 | #18,104 | 999 | #337 |
| 2017 | 13 | #8,771 | 993 | #344 |
| 2016 | 7 | #14,310 | 749 | #420 |
| 2015 | 5 | #19,071 | 407 | #643 |
| 2014 | — | — | 272 | #834 |
| 2013 | — | — | 233 | #896 |
| 2012 | — | — | 133 | #1,303 |
| 2011 | — | — | 49 | #2,546 |
| 2010 | — | — | 46 | #2,681 |
| 2009 | — | — | 55 | #2,379 |
| 2008 | — | — | 47 | #2,683 |
| 2007 | 6 | #17,609 | 46 | #2,683 |
| 2006 | — | — | 39 | #2,931 |
| 2005 | — | — | 39 | #2,802 |
| 2004 | — | — | 41 | #2,642 |
| 2003 | — | — | 42 | #2,506 |
| 2002 | — | — | 39 | #2,555 |
| 2001 | — | — | 20 | #4,120 |
| 2000 | — | — | 21 | #3,921 |
| 1995 | — | — | 14 | #4,506 |
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Famous people named Zayn
- Zayn Malik Musician · b. 1993
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Zayn mean?
From Arabic زَيْن (zayn, “beauty”).
How popular is the name Zayn in 2025?
Zayn ranked #253 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 1,381 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Zayn?
13,221 babies have been named Zayn in the United States since 1993, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Zayn most popular?
Zayn peaked in 2024, when 1,433 newborns received the name.
Is Zayn a boy or girl name?
Zayn is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Zayn rising or falling?
Zayn is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Zayn?
Well-known people named Zayn include Zayn Malik (musician).