Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Zane.
National Rank (2025)
#324
All-Time Peak Rank
#199 (2018)
Total U.S. Births
56,664
Unisex Distribution99.0% Boy / 1.0% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Zane Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Zane
According to SSA data, Zane achieved its highest historical rank of #199 in 2018. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2018 with 2,033 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 37.1%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 112 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Zane scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-37.1% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record2,033Births in 2018
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
112Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:0
1890s:0
1900s:0
1910s:75
1920s:734
1930s:702
1940s:627
1950s:1,124
1960s:1,230
1970s:1,430
1980s:2,911
1990s:8,149
2000s:14,845
2010s:17,253
2020s:7,584
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesZane
Letter Count4 Letters
Spelling ComplexityEasy
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 1.4% of SSA names. Starts with Z, a letter used by only 2.1% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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