Zian
Every Zian since 1997 — 1,050 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Zian
Zian is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,331 in 2025 with 60 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1997, 1,050 American babies have been named Zian — about 86% boys and 14% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2022, when 73 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Zian stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Zian year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 60 | #2,331 |
| 2024 | — | — | 60 | #2,369 |
| 2023 | — | — | 70 | #2,112 |
| 2022 | — | — | 73 | #2,082 |
| 2021 | — | — | 48 | #2,694 |
| 2020 | — | — | 66 | #2,138 |
| 2019 | 5 | #17,986 | 41 | #2,992 |
| 2018 | — | — | 41 | #2,942 |
| 2017 | — | — | 36 | #3,248 |
| 2016 | 6 | #16,196 | 36 | #3,229 |
| 2015 | 7 | #14,471 | 34 | #3,363 |
| 2014 | — | — | 30 | #3,616 |
| 2013 | 7 | #14,573 | 35 | #3,187 |
| 2012 | 6 | #16,841 | 31 | #3,528 |
| 2011 | 11 | #10,367 | 28 | #3,790 |
| 2010 | 12 | #9,783 | 21 | #4,676 |
| 2009 | 11 | #10,671 | 23 | #4,428 |
| 2008 | 11 | #10,802 | 16 | #5,765 |
| 2007 | 19 | #7,090 | 20 | #4,806 |
| 2006 | 7 | #15,141 | 17 | #5,301 |
| 2005 | 6 | #16,450 | 10 | #7,636 |
| 2004 | 5 | #18,819 | 11 | #6,972 |
| 2003 | 6 | #15,768 | 8 | #8,637 |
| 2002 | 6 | #15,423 | 14 | #5,393 |
| 2001 | 7 | #13,512 | 17 | #4,673 |
| 2000 | 10 | #9,866 | 17 | #4,570 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Zian in 2025?
Zian ranked #2,331 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 60 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Zian?
1,050 babies have been named Zian in the United States since 1997, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Zian most popular?
Zian peaked in 2022, when 73 newborns received the name.
Is Zian a boy or girl name?
Zian is used for both: about 14% of babies named Zian have been girls and 86% boys.
Is the name Zian rising or falling?
Zian is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.