Total births
531
Boys' name · since 2006
Zidan
531 babies named Zidan in U.S. Social Security records since 2006, with the highest year being 2017. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- #3095
- among boys today
- 531
- born since 2006
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 78%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Zidan is the #3095 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 531 recorded since 2006.
Zidan has 531 recorded births among boys since 2006, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #3095 as of the latest data, more common than 78% of boys, busiest in the 2010s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2006 to 2025.
- #3095 among boys today
- 531 born since 2006
- 2010s peak decade
- 78% more common than other boys
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Zidan is currently the #3095 boys' name in America, more common than 78% of boys - 531 born since 2006, peaking in the 2010s.
- #3095
- among boys today
- 531
- born since 2006
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 78%
- more common than other boys
Zidan vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#3095
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 78% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
54% of everyone ever named Zidan was born in this single decade.
2017
Single peak year
42 babies were named Zidan in 2017 - its busiest year on record.
How Zidan compares
531 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
Zidan's all-time total is 45% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Zidan | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 531 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 42 | 23 | 22,252 |
Zidan's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Zidan's SSA record in two at 2016 and the more recent half accounts for 66% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 34%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 2006, with only 7 births recorded -- set against the 2017 peak of 42, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Zidan at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2017
Current rank
#3,095
Active since
2006
Zidan popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2006–2025
- Peak year (2017)
- 42
- Annual births at peak, across 20 years of records
Zidan by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Zidan's strongest decade.
285 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 54% of all-time use.
Zidan births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2000s 48
2000s
48 births
- 2010s
2010s
285 births
- 2020s
2020s
198 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 285 births (54% of all-time use).
How Zidan 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 Zidan's total volume
Zidan vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Zidan by state
Where Zidan concentrates geographically, total births since 2006
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 56 | 10.5% |
| #2 | New York | | 49 | 9.2% |
| #3 | Texas | | 36 | 6.8% |
| #4 | Illinois | | 7 | 1.3% |
| #5 | Florida | | 5 | 0.9% |
California share of Zidan's total US births 10.5%
Even split
56 of 531 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Zidan? ▼
Since 2006, Social Security records show 531 babies named Zidan. Today it holds rank #3095 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2017, with 42 births.
When was Zidan most popular? ▼
Zidan was most popular in the 2010s decade with 285 total births. The single peak year was 2017.
Where is Zidan most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Zidan are California (56 births), New York (49 births), Texas (36 births).
How long has the name Zidan been used? ▼
Records for Zidan go back to 2006, giving 20 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Zidan? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Zidane, Zidaan, Zidon, Ziden. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Zidan's data
- Zidan's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (285 total births) through the 2020s (198) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Zidans (56 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.
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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, 2006–2025 (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. "Zidan: #3095 Boys' Name - 531 Births, Peak 2017." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/zidan. 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 Zidan 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.