Total births
455
Boys' name · since 1991
Zein
Since 1991, U.S. Social Security records show 455 babies named Zein, peaking in 2018. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #4266
- among boys today
- 455
- born since 1991
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 70%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Zein is the #4266 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 455 recorded since 1991.
Social Security Administration records show Zein recorded 455 times among boys since 1991, holding rank #4266 nationally today, ahead of 70% 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 1991 to 2025.
- #4266 among boys today
- 455 born since 1991
- 2010s peak decade
- 70% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Zein is currently the #4266 boys' name in America, more common than 70% of boys - 455 born since 1991, peaking in the 2010s.
- #4266
- among boys today
- 455
- born since 1991
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 70%
- more common than other boys
Zein vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#4266
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 70% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
41% of everyone ever named Zein was born in this single decade.
2018
Single peak year
36 babies were named Zein in 2018 - its busiest year on record.
How Zein compares
455 Top 46% higher than 54% 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
Zein's all-time total is 24% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Zein | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 455 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 36 | 23 | 22,252 |
Zein's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Zein splits its recorded history at 2012: 68% of all births land in the more recent half, 32% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1991 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2018 peak of 36 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Zein at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2018
Current rank
#4,266
Active since
1991
Zein popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1991–2025
- Peak year (2018)
- 36
- Annual births at peak, across 35 years of records
Zein by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Zein's strongest decade.
186 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 41% of all-time use.
Zein births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 11
1990s
11 births
- 2000s
2000s
102 births
- 2010s
2010s
186 births
- 2020s
2020s
156 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 186 births (41% of all-time use).
Zein by state
Where Zein concentrates geographically, total births since 1991
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 27 | 5.9% |
| #2 | California | | 16 | 3.5% |
| #3 | Michigan | | 10 | 2.2% |
| #4 | Texas | | 5 | 1.1% |
New York share of Zein's total US births 5.9%
Even split
27 of 455 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Zein? ▼
Zein has been given to 455 babies in the U.S. since 1991, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #4266 as of the latest data. 36 babies were born in 2018, its single highest year.
When was Zein most popular? ▼
Zein was most popular in the 2010s decade with 186 total births. The single peak year was 2018.
Where is Zein most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Zein are New York (27 births), California (16 births), Michigan (10 births).
How long has the name Zein been used? ▼
Zein has been recorded in Social Security data since 1991, spanning 35 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Zein? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Zeid, Zeiden, Zeik, Zeidan. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Zein's data
- Zein's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (186 total births) through the 2020s (156) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- New York records the most Zeins (27 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York 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 Zein
Nearby Names Like Zein
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Zein
Compare Zein side by side: Zein vs Zeid Zein vs Zeiden Zein vs Zeik
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Zein
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, 1991–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Zein: #4266 Boys' Name - 455 Births, Peak 2018." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/zein. 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 Zein 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.