Total births
898
Unisex name · since 1997
Zian
Since 1997, U.S. Social Security records show 898 babies named Zian, peaking in 2022. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #2364
- among boys today
- 898
- born since 1997
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 83%
- more common than other boys
898 babies have been named Zian since 1997, making it today's #2364 unisex name.
Zian has 898 recorded births among boys since 1997, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #2364 as of the latest data, more common than 83% of boys, busiest in the 2020s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1997 to 2025.
- #2364 among boys today
- 898 born since 1997
- 2020s peak decade
- 83% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Zian is currently the #2364 unisex name in America, more common than 83% of boys - 898 born since 1997, peaking in the 2020s.
- #2364
- among boys today
- 898
- born since 1997
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 83%
- more common than other boys
Zian vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#2364
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 83% of names given to boys today.
2020s
Peak decade
42% of everyone ever named Zian was born in this single decade.
2022
Single peak year
73 babies were named Zian in 2022 - its busiest year on record.
How Zian compares
898 Top 33% higher than 67% 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
Zian's all-time total is 145% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Zian | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 898 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 73 | 23 | 22,252 |
Zian's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Zian's full recorded timeline at 2011, 77% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 23% in the earlier half -- usage has skewed toward the present, not a one-decade spike. Its quietest year on record was 1997, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2022 peak of 73 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Zian at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2022
Current rank
#2,364
Active since
1997
Zian popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1997–2025
- Peak year (2022)
- 73
- Annual births at peak, across 29 years of records
Zian popularity over time - girls
152 total births recorded since 1999 (Zian as girls' name)
Zian by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2020s was Zian's strongest decade.
377 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 42% of all-time use.
Zian births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 35
1990s
35 births
- 2000s
2000s
153 births
- 2010s
2010s
333 births
- 2020s
2020s
377 births
What this shows Peak: 2020s at 377 births (42% of all-time use).
How Zian 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 Zian's total volume
Zian vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Zian by state
Where Zian concentrates geographically, total births since 1997
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 71 | 7.9% |
| #2 | Texas | | 54 | 6.0% |
| #3 | Florida | | 37 | 4.1% |
| #4 | New York | | 21 | 2.3% |
| #5 | New Jersey | | 13 | 1.4% |
| #6 | Pennsylvania | | 6 | 0.7% |
| #7 | Georgia | | 5 | 0.6% |
California share of Zian's total US births 7.9%
Even split
71 of 898 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Zian? ▼
Since 1997, Social Security records show 898 babies named Zian. Today it holds rank #2364 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2022, with 73 births.
When was Zian most popular? ▼
Zian was most popular in the 2020s decade with 377 total births. The single peak year was 2022.
Where is Zian most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Zian are California (71 births), Texas (54 births), Florida (37 births).
Is Zian a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Zian is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 898 births, and as a girl's name it has 152 births.
How long has the name Zian been used? ▼
Zian has been recorded in Social Security data since 1997, spanning 29 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Zian? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Ziad, Ziaire, Ziare, Ziah, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Zian's data
- California records the most Zians (71 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Zian
Nearby Names Like Zian
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Zian
Ziad Boy
#3927 1,115 births
Ziaire Boy
#2092 873 births
Ziare Boy
#5159 552 births
Ziah Boy
#5810 329 births
Zia Boy
#6618 322 births
Compare Zian side by side: Zian vs Ziad Zian vs Ziaire Zian vs Ziare
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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, 1997–2025 (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. "Zian: #2364 Unisex Name - 898 Births, Peak 2022." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/zian. 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 Zian 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.