Total births
536
Boys' name · since 1980
Zadok
536 babies named Zadok in U.S. Social Security records since 1980, with the highest year being 2023. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- #4133
- among boys today
- 536
- born since 1980
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 71%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Zadok is the #4133 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 536 recorded since 1980.
Social Security Administration records show Zadok recorded 536 times among boys since 1980, holding rank #4133 nationally today, ahead of 71% of boys, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1980 to 2025.
- #4133 among boys today
- 536 born since 1980
- 2010s peak decade
- 71% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Zadok is currently the #4133 boys' name in America, more common than 71% of boys - 536 born since 1980, peaking in the 2010s.
- #4133
- among boys today
- 536
- born since 1980
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 71%
- more common than other boys
Zadok vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#4133
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 71% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
48% of everyone ever named Zadok was born in this single decade.
2023
Single peak year
35 babies were named Zadok in 2023 - its busiest year on record.
How Zadok compares
536 Top 42% higher than 58% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Zadok's all-time total is 46% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Zadok | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 536 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 35 | 23 | 22,252 |
Zadok's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Zadok's SSA record in two at 2011 and the more recent half accounts for 74% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 26%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1997, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2023 peak of 35, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Zadok at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2023
Current rank
#4,133
Active since
1980
Zadok popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1980–2025
- Peak year (2023)
- 35
- Annual births at peak, across 46 years of records
Zadok by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Zadok's strongest decade.
256 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 48% of all-time use.
Zadok births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 8
1980s
8 births
- 1990s 10
1990s
10 births
- 2000s 101
2000s
101 births
- 2010s
2010s
256 births
- 2020s
2020s
161 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 256 births (48% of all-time use).
How Zadok compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Zadok's total volume
Zadok vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Zadok by state
Where Zadok concentrates geographically, total births since 1980
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 36 | 6.7% |
| #2 | California | | 10 | 1.9% |
Texas share of Zadok's total US births 6.7%
Even split
36 of 536 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Zadok? ▼
Zadok has been given to 536 babies in the U.S. since 1980, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #4133 as of the latest data. 35 babies were born in 2023, its single highest year.
When was Zadok most popular? ▼
Zadok was most popular in the 2010s decade with 256 total births. The single peak year was 2023.
Where is Zadok most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Zadok are Texas (36 births), California (10 births).
How long has the name Zadok been used? ▼
Records for Zadok go back to 1980, giving 46 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Zadok? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Zaden, Zade, Zadyn, Zadkiel, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Zadok's data
- Zadok's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (256 total births) through the 2020s (161) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Zadoks (36 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Zadok
Nearby Names Like Zadok
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Zadok
Zaden Boy
#2626 2,293 births
Zade Boy
#1417 1,739 births
Zadyn Boy
#8093 395 births
Zadkiel Boy
#2589 393 births
Zadrian Boy
#7523 368 births
Compare Zadok side by side: Zadok vs Zaden Zadok vs Zade Zadok vs Zadyn
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Zadok
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1980–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Zadok: #4133 Boys' Name - 536 Births, Peak 2023." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/zadok. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Zadok draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.