Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Zayden.
National Rank (2025)
#214
All-Time Peak Rank
#184 (2016)
Total U.S. Births
32,246
Unisex Distribution99.4% Boy / 0.6% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Zayden Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Zayden
According to SSA data, Zayden achieved its highest historical rank of #184 in 2016. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2014 with 2,232 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 22.6%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 26 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Zayden scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-22.6% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record2,232Births in 2014
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
26Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:0
1890s:0
1900s:0
1910s:0
1920s:0
1930s:0
1940s:0
1950s:0
1960s:0
1970s:0
1980s:0
1990s:0
2000s:2,343
2010s:18,576
2020s:11,327
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesZa-yen
Letter Count6 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 25.7% of SSA names. Starts with Z, a letter used by only 2.1% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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