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How Many People Are Named Zane?
Estimated people named Zane living in the U.S. today
52,885
Gender distribution
99% male · 1% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 56,155
- Peak year: 2018 (2,039 births)
- Estimated living today: 52,885
Zane by age group — who carries the name today?
Zane popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Zane
Zane has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 56,155 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 52,885 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 6,463 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Zanes you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Zane in the US?
An estimated 52,885 people named Zane are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Zane rare — about 1 in 6,463 Americans.
Is Zane a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Zane is 99% male and 1% female, so it is predominantly a male name.
When was Zane most popular?
Zane peaked in 2018, when 2,039 babies were given the name. Its current trend is steady compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Zane?
Zane ranks #869 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 45 out of 100 (higher means rarer).