Ziad
Every Ziad since 1974 — 1,115 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ziad
Ziad is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,940 in 2025 with 43 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1974, 1,115 American babies have been named Ziad. Its peak came in 2019, when 44 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 Ziad stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ziad year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 43 | #2,940 |
| 2024 | 28 | #3,984 |
| 2023 | 25 | #4,342 |
| 2022 | 36 | #3,341 |
| 2021 | 30 | #3,736 |
| 2020 | 42 | #2,885 |
| 2019 | 44 | #2,850 |
| 2018 | 43 | #2,847 |
| 2017 | 31 | #3,585 |
| 2016 | 36 | #3,228 |
| 2015 | 36 | #3,228 |
| 2014 | 36 | #3,153 |
| 2013 | 29 | #3,659 |
| 2012 | 28 | #3,805 |
| 2011 | 32 | #3,432 |
| 2010 | 30 | #3,631 |
| 2009 | 31 | #3,550 |
| 2008 | 21 | #4,712 |
| 2007 | 25 | #4,125 |
| 2006 | 23 | #4,222 |
| 2005 | 36 | #2,959 |
| 2004 | 21 | #4,262 |
| 2003 | 23 | #3,837 |
| 2002 | 16 | #4,913 |
| 2001 | 37 | #2,617 |
| 2000 | 22 | #3,763 |
| 1995 | 12 | #5,123 |
| 1990 | 14 | #4,166 |
| 1985 | 9 | #4,696 |
| 1980 | 12 | #3,614 |
| 1975 | 6 | #5,462 |
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Famous people named Ziad
- Ziad Tlemçani Soccer player · b. 1963
- Ziad Fazah Religious figure · b. 1954
- Ziad Jarrah Extremist · 1975–2001
- Ziad Jaziri Soccer player · b. 1978
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Ziad in 2025?
Ziad ranked #2,940 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 43 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Ziad?
1,115 babies have been named Ziad in the United States since 1974, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ziad most popular?
Ziad peaked in 2019, when 44 newborns received the name.
Is Ziad a boy or girl name?
Ziad is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Ziad rising or falling?
Ziad has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Ziad?
Well-known people named Ziad include Ziad Tlemçani (soccer player), Ziad Fazah (religious figure), Ziad Jarrah (extremist).