Total births
695
Boys' name · since 2002
Zaydan
Zaydan has 695 recorded births since 2002 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2025 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #2828
- among boys today
- 695
- born since 2002
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 80%
- more common than other boys
695 babies have been named Zaydan since 2002, making it today's #2828 boys' name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Zaydan has been recorded 695 times among boys since 2002, currently ranked #2828 nationally and more common than 80% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2002 to 2025.
- #2828 among boys today
- 695 born since 2002
- 2010s peak decade
- 80% more common than other boys
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Zaydan is currently the #2828 boys' name in America, more common than 80% of boys - 695 born since 2002, peaking in the 2010s.
- #2828
- among boys today
- 695
- born since 2002
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 80%
- more common than other boys
Zaydan vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#2828
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 80% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
53% of everyone ever named Zaydan was born in this single decade.
2025
Single peak year
55 babies were named Zaydan in 2025 - its busiest year on record.
How Zaydan compares
695 Top 37% higher than 63% 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
Zaydan's all-time total is 89% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Zaydan | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 695 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 55 | 23 | 22,252 |
Zaydan's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Zaydan's SSA record in two at 2015 and the more recent half accounts for 71% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 29%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 2002, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2025 peak of 55, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Zaydan at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2025
Current rank
#2,828
Active since
2002
Zaydan popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2002–2025
- Peak year (2025)
- 55
- Annual births at peak, across 24 years of records
Zaydan by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Zaydan's strongest decade.
366 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 53% of all-time use.
Zaydan births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2000s 61
2000s
61 births
- 2010s
2010s
366 births
- 2020s
2020s
268 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 366 births (53% of all-time use).
How Zaydan 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 Zaydan's total volume
Zaydan vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Zaydan by state
Where Zaydan concentrates geographically, total births since 2002
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 71 | 10.2% |
| #2 | New York | | 40 | 5.8% |
| #3 | California | | 35 | 5.0% |
| #4 | Florida | | 12 | 1.7% |
| #5 | North Carolina | | 6 | 0.9% |
| #6 | Pennsylvania | | 6 | 0.9% |
| #7 | Illinois | | 5 | 0.7% |
| #8 | New Jersey | | 5 | 0.7% |
Texas share of Zaydan's total US births 10.2%
Even split
71 of 695 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 8 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Zaydan? ▼
Since 2002, Social Security records show 695 babies named Zaydan. Today it holds rank #2828 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2025, with 55 births.
When was Zaydan most popular? ▼
Zaydan was most popular in the 2010s decade with 366 total births. The single peak year was 2025.
Where is Zaydan most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Zaydan are Texas (71 births), New York (40 births), California (35 births).
How long has the name Zaydan been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Zaydan since 2002 -- 24 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Zaydan? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Zayden, Zayn, Zayne, Zayd, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Zaydan's data
- Zaydan's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (366 total births) through the 2020s (268) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Zaydans (71 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 Zaydan
Nearby Names Like Zaydan
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Zaydan
Zayden Boy
#202 32,246 births
Zayn Boy
#249 13,118 births
Zayne Boy
#447 12,857 births
Zayd Boy
#684 4,890 births
Zaylen Boy
#886 2,597 births
Compare Zaydan side by side: Zaydan vs Zayden Zaydan vs Zayn Zaydan vs Zayne
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Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 2002–2025 (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. "Zaydan: #2828 Boys' Name - 695 Births, Peak 2025." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/zaydan. 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 Zaydan 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 July 2026.