Zayin
- US rank
- #5,208
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #5,208 in 2025
18 babies were named Zayin in the US in 2025. It has climbed 2,294 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 2001–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Zayin you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 95,238 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Zayin, 18 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Zayin would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryZayin first shows up in US birth records in 2001, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
- Best yearZayin is at its all-time high right now: #5,208 in 2025.
- New on the sceneZayin wasn't given to enough babies to be counted in 2000. It only took off after 2001.
- TrendZayin has climbed 2,294 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #5,208. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
About the name Zayin
Zayin is a boy name of English origin. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with Z and ending in “-yin”. US birth records list Zayin for boys from 2001 to 2025, in 24 of those 25 years. Its best year was 2025, when it ranked #5,208 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #5,208, with 18 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 4.1 | 245,232 boys |
| 2010s | 4.5 | 219,780 boys |
| 2020s | 8.0 | 124,740 boys |
Other spellings of Zayin
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Zayin
What is the origin of the name Zayin?
Zayin has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Zayin a boy or girl name?
Zayin is a boy name.
How popular is the name Zayin?
Zayin ranked #5,208 for US boys in 2025, given to 18 babies. Its best year was 2025 (#5,208).