Zaydyn
A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "increaser" or "he who grows".
Name Census estimates that about 307 living Americans carry the first name Zaydyn. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Zaydyn today is around 9 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Zaydyn births was 2023 (29 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Zaydyn. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
307
~ 1 in 1,116,464 Americans
Peak year
2023
29 babies that year
Average age
9
years old
2024 SSA rank
#6,165
Tracked since 2007
Popularity
Zaydyn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Zaydyn from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 175 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Zaydyn remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Zaydyn by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Zaydyn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Zaydyns live
Origin
Meaning and history of Zaydyn
The given name Zaydyn is a modern variation of the Arabic name Zaid, which has its origins in the Middle East dating back to the 7th century CE. Zaid is derived from the Arabic word "zayd," meaning "to increase" or "to grow." It was a popular name among the early Muslims, particularly in the Arabian Peninsula.
Historically, one of the most notable figures with the name Zaid was Zaid ibn Harithah, a companion of the Prophet Muhammad and one of the early converts to Islam. He was a freed slave who was adopted by Muhammad, though the practice of adoption was later prohibited in Islam. Zaid ibn Harithah played a significant role in the early days of Islam and participated in several battles alongside the Prophet.
Another historical figure with the name Zaid was Zaid ibn Ali, who lived in the 8th century CE. He was a prominent Islamic scholar and theologian, known for his contributions to the field of Islamic jurisprudence. Zaid ibn Ali was also a political figure, leading a rebellion against the Abbasid Caliphate in present-day Iraq.
In the 9th century CE, Zaid ibn Yahya al-Ansari was a renowned Islamic scholar and jurist from Medina. He is regarded as one of the founders of the Zaydi branch of Shia Islam, which is named after him.
During the 11th century, Zaid al-Khair was a notable Islamic mystic and poet from present-day Iran. His works, including poetry and mystical writings, greatly influenced the development of Sufism in the region.
In the 20th century, Zaid al-Husayn was a prominent Jordanian politician and diplomat who served as the Prime Minister of Jordan from 1967 to 1969. He played a crucial role in shaping Jordan's foreign policy during a turbulent period in the region's history.
While the name Zaydyn is a modern variation, it retains the historical and cultural significance of its Arabic roots. However, it is important to note that the precise origin and meaning of this specific spelling may vary, as it is a more recent adaptation of the traditional name Zaid.
People
Zaydyn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Zaydyn as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with Z
Other first names starting with Z with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Zaydyn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Zaydyn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 307 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Zaydyn going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,116,464 US residents.
Is Zaydyn a common name?
We classify Zaydyn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 79.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 309 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Zaydyn most popular?
The single biggest year for Zaydyn was 2023, when 29 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Zaydyn is about 9 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Zaydyn in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Zaydyn a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Zaydyn in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Zaydyn still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Zaydyn in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Zaydyn can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are called Zaydyn?
You can see how many Americans are named Zaydyn on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.