Zein
Every Zein since 1991 — 455 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Zein
Zein is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,846 in 2025 with 29 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1991, 455 American babies have been named Zein. Its peak came in 2018, when 36 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Zein stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Zein year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 29 | #3,846 |
| 2024 | 25 | #4,319 |
| 2023 | 29 | #3,880 |
| 2022 | 28 | #3,993 |
| 2021 | 22 | #4,624 |
| 2020 | 23 | #4,423 |
| 2019 | 21 | #4,805 |
| 2018 | 36 | #3,239 |
| 2017 | 14 | #6,333 |
| 2016 | 25 | #4,196 |
| 2015 | 20 | #4,889 |
| 2014 | 9 | #8,775 |
| 2013 | 15 | #5,920 |
| 2012 | 13 | #6,619 |
| 2011 | 23 | #4,353 |
| 2010 | 10 | #8,130 |
| 2009 | 12 | #7,229 |
| 2008 | 10 | #8,320 |
| 2007 | 12 | #7,086 |
| 2006 | 10 | #7,994 |
| 2005 | 11 | #7,092 |
| 2004 | 13 | #6,136 |
| 2003 | 8 | #8,636 |
| 2002 | 12 | #6,083 |
| 2001 | 7 | #9,237 |
| 2000 | 7 | #9,104 |
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Famous people named Zein
- Zein Al-Sharaf Talal Companion · 1916–1994
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Zein in 2025?
Zein ranked #3,846 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 29 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Zein?
455 babies have been named Zein in the United States since 1991, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Zein most popular?
Zein peaked in 2018, when 36 newborns received the name.
Is Zein a boy or girl name?
Zein is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Zein rising or falling?
Zein is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Zein?
Well-known people named Zein include Zein Al-Sharaf Talal (companion).