Zaydin
An Aramaic or Arabic masculine name meaning "increase" or "abundance".
Name Census estimates that about 586 living Americans carry the first name Zaydin. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Zaydin today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Zaydin births was 2013 (53 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Zaydin. 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
586
~ 1 in 584,905 Americans
Peak year
2013
53 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2024 SSA rank
#3,971
Tracked since 2006
Popularity
Zaydin: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Zaydin 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 379 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Zaydin remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Zaydin 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 Zaydin during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Zaydins live
Origin
Meaning and history of Zaydin
The given name Zaydin is a relatively modern name with roots that can be traced back to the Arabic language. It is believed to have originated as a variation of the Arabic name Zaid, which means "to increase" or "to grow." The earliest recorded use of the name Zaydin dates back to the late 20th century.
The name Zaydin has gained popularity in recent years, particularly in Western countries, as parents have shown a preference for unique and culturally diverse names. However, its exact origins and the reason behind the addition of the suffix "in" remain unclear.
While there are no direct historical references or mentions of the name Zaydin in ancient texts or religious scriptures, the name Zaid, from which Zaydin is derived, has a significant presence in Islamic history. One notable figure was Zaid ibn Harithah, a companion of the Prophet Muhammad and one of the earliest converts to Islam.
Throughout history, several individuals have borne the name Zaydin, although their impact and significance may vary. One such person was Zaydin Somuncu, a German-Turkish comedian and author born in 1989, known for his satirical commentary on social and political issues.
Another individual named Zaydin was Zaydin Wittenberg, a South African rugby union player who represented the national team in the early 2000s. Additionally, there was Zaydin Bitar, a Lebanese-American artist and painter active in the mid-20th century, recognized for his vibrant and expressive works.
While the name Zaydin may not have a long and extensive historical record, it continues to gain popularity in various cultures and communities around the world, reflecting the increasing diversity and cultural exchange in naming traditions.
People
Zaydin + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Zaydin 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
Zaydin: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Zaydin?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 586 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Zaydin 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 584,905 US residents.
Is Zaydin a common name?
We classify Zaydin as "Very Rare". It ranks above 86% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 591 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Zaydin most popular?
The single biggest year for Zaydin was 2013, when 53 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Zaydin is about 11 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Zaydin a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Zaydin 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.