Zaidenn
A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "the one who increases".
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Zaidenn. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Zaidenn today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Zaidenn births was 2017 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Zaidenn. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Zaidenn. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
2017
5 babies that year
Average age
8
years old
2018 SSA rank
#14,054
Tracked since 2017
Popularity
Zaidenn: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Zaidenn 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 Zaidenn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 10 | 0 | 10 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Zaidenn
The name Zaidenn finds its origins in the Arabic language and culture. It is a variant spelling of the more common Arabic name Zaiden, which is derived from the word "zayd," meaning "increase" or "abundance." This name has its roots in the Arabic tradition and has been used for centuries by those of the Islamic faith.
In ancient Arabic texts and historical records, the name Zaiden has been mentioned and referenced. While not appearing in religious scriptures, it was a name given to individuals during the early days of Islamic civilization. The earliest recorded examples of the name Zaidenn can be traced back to the 7th century CE, during the rise of the Islamic empires in the Middle East.
One of the most notable historical figures to bear the name Zaiden was Zaiden bin al-Arqam, a companion of the Prophet Muhammad and an early convert to Islam. He lived from approximately 580 CE to 668 CE and played a significant role in the spread of the religion during its formative years.
Another famous bearer of the name was Zaiden al-Abideen, the fourth Imam of Shia Islam, who lived from 659 CE to 713 CE. He was known for his piety, wisdom, and devotion to the Islamic faith, and his teachings and writings have been influential in the Shia tradition.
In the 11th century CE, Zaiden al-Andalusi was a renowned Arabic philosopher and scientist from the Iberian Peninsula (modern-day Spain and Portugal). He made significant contributions to the fields of mathematics, astronomy, and optics, and his works were widely studied and referenced in medieval Europe.
During the Mamluk Sultanate of Egypt and Syria (1250-1517 CE), Zaiden al-Nasiri was a distinguished Islamic scholar and jurist. He authored several influential works on Islamic jurisprudence and served as a judge in Cairo, Egypt, during the late 13th century.
Another notable figure was Zaiden al-Ghazzi, an 18th-century Arabic scholar and historian from Damascus, Syria. He wrote extensively on the history of the Islamic world, and his works are considered valuable resources for understanding the cultural and intellectual heritage of the region during that period.
While the variant spelling Zaidenn is less common, it is still rooted in the Arabic tradition and carries the same meaning and historical significance as the more widely used Zaiden. The name has endured through the centuries, serving as a testament to the rich cultural heritage and linguistic diversity of the Arab world.
People
Zaidenn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Zaidenn 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
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FAQ
Zaidenn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Zaidenn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Zaidenn 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 34,275,434 US residents.
Is Zaidenn a common name?
We classify Zaidenn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 28.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Zaidenn most popular?
The single biggest year for Zaidenn was 2017, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Zaidenn is about 8 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 Zaidenn in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Zaidenn a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Zaidenn 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 Zaidenn still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Zaidenn 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 Zaidenn 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 Zaidenn?
Find out how many people have the name Zaidenn on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.