Zayn sits comfortably in the UK charts at #137 in 2024 — recognisable but not overwhelming. Your child may occasionally share their name.
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UK Rank 2024
#137
US Rank #249
About the Name Zayn
Zayn is currently at its most popular point on record, sitting at UK #137. The name has climbed 44 places in the last five years — a significant surge by any measure. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Zayn is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it sits at #249 — notably more popular in the UK than across the Atlantic.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Zayn
Unlikely. With around 390 UK babies named Zayn per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Zayn in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Zayn is currently rising in popularity in the UK, up 44 places over the last five years to #137 in 2024. If this trend continues, it will become more common in classrooms over the next decade.
Zayn is more popular in the UK (#137) than in the US (#249). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Zayn appears in the US top 500 at #249 in 2024 — moderately popular in America, though less so than in the UK.
390
UK babies named Zayn (2024)
~0.0
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.2
In a school of 600
↑ 44 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Zayn
Likely around 1 other Zayn in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
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