Zain
boy name#567 in 2025Zain entered the US charts in 1968, peaked at #539 in 2019, ranks #567 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1968–2025
#567
rank today
#539
peak (2019)
522
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1960s | #4136 |
| 1970s | #4146 |
| 1980s | #3553 |
| 1990s | #1475 |
| 2000s | #880 |
| 2010s | #675 |
| 2020s | #565 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Zain has been most popular in CA, NY, TX.
Living bearers
About 9,800 people named Zain are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Zain is a kid of about 10 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Zain in 2025?
- Zain ranks #567 among US boy names in 2025, with 522 babies given the name.
- When was the name Zain most popular?
- Zain peaked in 2019, reaching #539 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Zain with classmates?
- Zain will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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