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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Zhayne — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Zhayden|Zhen
CelticBoy→ Stable

Zhayne

ZAYN · 1 syllables

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Boy
#10876
→ Stable
#10876
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 6
Peak rank
#9695 in 2021
5yr change
—
Birth frequency
1.9 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20212024

Rank #10876 · Falling since 2021

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Celtic boy names
Zhayne

Popularity score: 6  ·  SSA Rank: #10876

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
76
Higher than 76% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Strong
.com available · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
23 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class

Zhayne scores well on practical feasibility but there are tradeoffs — it's a well-known name in this region.

Meaning Depth37% of score
60
Name Trend28% of score
60
Uniqueness20% of score
55
Feasibility15% of score
85

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
CelticScottishModern Spelling1-syllableBoy NameContemporaryRareZ-initialStrong Vibe
STRONG
High confidence

Zhayne is a Celtic boy name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #10876 in the US in 2024.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com available · — · clear
Popularity:#10876 · very rare
Zhayne at a Glance
Meaning:Variant of Shane/Shayne, from Irish Seán meaning 'God is gracious', blended with modern spelling conventions
Language root:Scottish Gaelic · Old Irish
Peak rank:#9695 in 2021
5yr change:—
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
Zayne◈Shane◈Zane◈Shayne◈DaneWayne
Similar Style
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Works well with
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Zhayne · Overview
Summary

Zhayne is a Celtic boy name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #10876 in the US in 2024.

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Zhayne scores 76/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Modern · Strong character
Zhayne carries a bold, cool, edgy quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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