Ziyan
Every Ziyan since 2001 — 438 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ziyan
Ziyan is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #6,139 in 2025 with 15 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2001, 438 American babies have been named Ziyan — about 60% boys and 40% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2012, when 34 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 Ziyan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ziyan 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 | 5 | #17,268 | 15 | #6,139 |
| 2024 | — | — | 9 | #8,983 |
| 2023 | — | — | 13 | #6,893 |
| 2022 | — | — | 12 | #7,257 |
| 2021 | 6 | #15,231 | 7 | #10,792 |
| 2020 | 10 | #10,242 | 13 | #6,617 |
| 2019 | 12 | #9,105 | 13 | #6,770 |
| 2018 | 12 | #9,149 | 15 | #6,034 |
| 2017 | 12 | #9,339 | 12 | #7,093 |
| 2016 | 11 | #10,110 | 18 | #5,315 |
| 2015 | 13 | #8,929 | 11 | #7,486 |
| 2014 | 8 | #13,059 | 12 | #7,044 |
| 2013 | 12 | #9,605 | 12 | #7,019 |
| 2012 | 18 | #7,140 | 16 | #5,719 |
| 2011 | 16 | #7,777 | 7 | #10,796 |
| 2010 | 13 | #9,225 | 10 | #8,131 |
| 2009 | 9 | #12,423 | 13 | #6,799 |
| 2008 | 6 | #17,491 | 13 | #6,761 |
| 2007 | 13 | #9,536 | 8 | #9,784 |
| 2006 | — | — | 5 | #14,031 |
| 2005 | — | — | 10 | #7,638 |
| 2004 | — | — | 7 | #9,944 |
| 2003 | — | — | 6 | #10,889 |
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| 2001 | — | — | 5 | #12,298 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Ziyan in 2025?
Ziyan ranked #6,139 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 15 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Ziyan?
438 babies have been named Ziyan in the United States since 2001, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ziyan most popular?
Ziyan peaked in 2012, when 34 newborns received the name.
Is Ziyan a boy or girl name?
Ziyan is used for both: about 40% of babies named Ziyan have been girls and 60% boys.
Is the name Ziyan rising or falling?
Ziyan is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.