Zaine
Boy name · #2592 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Zaine? In official American birth records, Zaine has been tracked continuously since 1988, giving it 37 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 51 baby boys were named Zaine, placing it at #2592 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #1546, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 35,294 boys born in 2025 was named Zaine.
The 37-year story
Zaine first appears in the Social Security records in 1988, when 7 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2015, when 105 boys were named Zaine — good for #1546 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Babies named Zaine per year. Source: Official national birth records.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Zaine against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Zaine in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Zaine is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Zaine will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Zaine is most common
State-level data for Zaine is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
Names like Zaine
Statistically, parents drawn to Zaine tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Caine, Kaine, Laine, Divine, and Kayne.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Zaine | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 51 | #2572 |
| 2024 | 65 | #2210 |
| 2023 | 83 | #1896 |
| 2022 | 78 | #1965 |
| 2021 | 72 | #2040 |
| 2020 | 60 | #2264 |
| 2019 | 84 | #1816 |
| 2018 | 75 | #1959 |
| 2017 | 82 | #1820 |
| 2016 | 102 | #1599 |
| 2015 | 105 | #1546 |
| 2014 | 98 | #1597 |
| 2013 | 82 | #1763 |
| 2012 | 82 | #1799 |
| 2011 | 70 | #1968 |
| 2010 | 75 | #1898 |
| 2009 | 96 | #1638 |
| 2008 | 67 | #2062 |
| 2007 | 73 | #1928 |
| 2006 | 51 | #2398 |
| 2005 | 46 | #2467 |
| 2004 | 36 | #2843 |
| 2003 | 38 | #2620 |
| 2002 | 50 | #2125 |
| 2001 | 46 | #2217 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Zaine?
In official American birth records, the name Zaine first appeared in 1988 (over 37 years ago), when 7 newborn boys received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 37 years.
Is Zaine a popular boy name?
Zaine ranked #2592 among boys in 2025 with 51 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1546.
When was the name Zaine most popular?
Zaine peaked in 2015, when 105 American boys received the name (ranked #1546 that year). Since 2015 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Zaine?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 35,294 newborn American boys was named Zaine. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.