Total births
198
Boys' name · since 2008
Zae
Zae has 198 recorded births since 2008 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2023 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #4854
- among boys today
- 198
- born since 2008
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 66%
- more common than other boys
198 babies have been named Zae since 2008, making it today's #4854 boys' name.
Social Security Administration records show Zae recorded 198 times among boys since 2008, holding rank #4854 nationally today, ahead of 66% of boys, peaking in the 2020s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2008 to 2025.
- #4854 among boys today
- 198 born since 2008
- 2020s peak decade
- 66% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Zae is currently the #4854 boys' name in America, more common than 66% of boys - 198 born since 2008, peaking in the 2020s.
- #4854
- among boys today
- 198
- born since 2008
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 66%
- more common than other boys
Zae vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#4854
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 66% of names given to boys today.
2020s
Peak decade
55% of everyone ever named Zae was born in this single decade.
2023
Single peak year
27 babies were named Zae in 2023 - its busiest year on record.
How Zae compares
198 38th percentile among 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
Zae's all-time total is 46% below the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Zae | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 198 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 27 | 23 | 22,252 |
Zae's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Zae's SSA record in two at 2017 and the more recent half accounts for 68% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 32%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 2008, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2023 peak of 27, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Zae at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2023
Current rank
#4,854
Active since
2008
Zae popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2008–2025
- Peak year (2023)
- 27
- Annual births at peak, across 18 years of records
Zae popularity over time - girls
5 total births recorded since 2021 (Zae as girls' name)
Zae by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2020s was Zae's strongest decade.
108 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 55% of all-time use.
Zae births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2000s 5
2000s
5 births
- 2010s
2010s
85 births
- 2020s
2020s
108 births
What this shows Peak: 2020s at 108 births (55% of all-time use).
Zae by state
Where Zae concentrates geographically, total births since 2008
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 13 | 6.6% |
| #2 | California | | 5 | 2.5% |
Texas share of Zae's total US births 6.6%
Even split
13 of 198 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Zae? ▼
Zae has been given to 198 babies in the U.S. since 2008, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #4854 as of the latest data. 27 babies were born in 2023, its single highest year.
When was Zae most popular? ▼
Zae was most popular in the 2020s decade with 108 total births. The single peak year was 2023.
Where is Zae most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Zae are Texas (13 births), California (5 births).
How long has the name Zae been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Zae since 2008 -- 18 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Zae? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Zaedyn, Zael, Zaeden, Zaelyn, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Zae's data
- Texas records the most Zaes (13 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 Zae
Nearby Names Like Zae
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Zae
Zaedyn Boy
#3208 808 births
Zael Boy
#1830 673 births
Zaeden Boy
#8079 512 births
Zaelyn Boy
#3679 400 births
Zaeem Boy
#4164 352 births
Compare Zae side by side: Zae vs Zaedyn Zae vs Zael Zae vs Zaeden
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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, 2008–2025 (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. "Zae: #4854 Boys' Name - 198 Births, Peak 2023." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/zae. 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 Zae 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.