Zaedyn
A unique spelling variant of the name Zayden, of unknown origin.
Name Census estimates that about 768 living Americans carry the first name Zaedyn. It is a predominantly male name (99.4% of registrations). The average person named Zaedyn today is around 9 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Zaedyn births was 2013 (77 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Zaedyn. 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
768
~ 1 in 446,295 Americans
Peak year
2013
77 babies that year
Average age
9
years old
2024 SSA rank
#3,204
Tracked since 2007
Gender
Gender distribution for Zaedyn
Out of the 774 babies given the name Zaedyn since 1880, 99.4% were registered as male. The name sits firmly on the male side of the spectrum, with only a handful of female registrations across the entire dataset.
Zaedyn as a male name
- Ranked #3,204 in 2024
- 38 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2013 (77 births)
Zaedyn as a female name
- Ranked #19,518 in 2011
- 5 female births in 2011
- Peak: 2011 (5 births)
Popularity
Zaedyn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Zaedyn 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 501 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Zaedyn remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Zaedyn 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 Zaedyn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Zaedyns live
The SSA's state-level files cover 8 states and territories. Texas, Florida, California recorded the most babies named Zaedyn, while Ohio, Colorado, Indiana recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 19 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Zaedyn
The name Zaedyn is a relatively modern name with no definitive origins or historical references. It is believed to be a creative spelling variation of the name Zaiden, which itself is a combination of the Hebrew name Zaid and the Arabic name Aidan.
Zaid is an Arabic name derived from the verb "zada," meaning "to increase" or "to grow." It has been in use for centuries in the Arab world and is mentioned in the Quran as the name of one of the companions of the Prophet Muhammad.
Aidan, on the other hand, is an Irish name derived from the Gaelic word "aodh," meaning "fire." It was popularized by St. Aidan, an Irish monk who lived in the 7th century and played a significant role in the spread of Christianity in England.
The combination of these two names, resulting in Zaiden or Zaedyn, is a modern invention, likely created by parents seeking a unique name for their child. The earliest recorded examples of the name Zaedyn are from the late 20th century, but it has gained popularity in recent years, particularly in the United States and other English-speaking countries.
While there are no famous historical figures with the exact name Zaedyn, there have been a few notable people with similar names, such as:
1. Zaid ibn Thabit (610-672 CE), a companion of the Prophet Muhammad and one of the earliest scribes to record the Quran.
2. Aidan of Lindisfarne (c. 590-651 CE), an Irish monk who played a significant role in the spread of Christianity in England.
3. Aidan Quinn (born 1959), an American actor known for his roles in films such as "Legends of the Fall" and "Practical Magic."
4. Zaidan Ismaili (1951-2012), an Iraqi poet and writer, considered one of the leading voices of modern Arabic literature.
5. Zaid Nabulsi (born 1975), a Jordanian film director and screenwriter, known for his critically acclaimed films exploring societal issues in the Middle East.
Overall, while the name Zaedyn has no definitive historical roots, it appears to be a modern creation inspired by the cultural and linguistic diversity of names from various backgrounds, reflecting the increasingly globalized and multicultural societies of today.
People
Zaedyn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Zaedyn as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with Z
Other first names starting with Z with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Zaedyn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Zaedyn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 768 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Zaedyn 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 446,295 US residents.
Is Zaedyn a common name?
We classify Zaedyn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 88.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 774 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Zaedyn most popular?
The single biggest year for Zaedyn was 2013, when 77 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Zaedyn is about 9 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Zaedyn a male name?
Yes, 99.4% of people registered as Zaedyn 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.
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.