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Zane

ZAYN · God is gracious; possibly from the Cornish form of John.

2025 rank (boys)
#324
Babies named in 2025
1,051
Peak popularity
2018
2025 frequency
1 in 1,625 boys
Usually for
Boys
Trend
Declining since 2017

Declining since 2017, #324 for boys today.

Popularity of Zane since 1914

Babies named Zane per year in U.S. Social Security records.

6781.4k2k192019602000Most births 2018Boys
Data table (by decade)
DecadeBoys
1910s75
1920s734
1930s702
1940s627
1950s1,124
1960s1,230
1970s1,430
1980s2,911
1990s8,149
2000s14,845
2010s17,253
2020s7,584

Meaning & origin

First recorded in U.S. data in 1914, Zane rose steadily and reached its peak rank of 184 in 2018. It has since fallen to rank 324 by 2025, with a current birth rate of about 1 in 1,625 boys. The name shows distinct regional preferences, ranking highest in Hawaii, Alaska, and West Virginia. Despite the recent decline from 2017 onward, Zane remains a recognizable and modern-sounding choice, likely bolstered by its literary association with Zane Grey. Its simple, strong sound and connection to the classic name John give it both familiarity and distinctiveness.

Zane is derived from the Cornish form of John, itself from the Hebrew Yochanan meaning 'God is gracious.' The name gained popularity in the United States in the 20th century, possibly influenced by the writer Zane Grey. It has been used steadily since the early 1900s and became especially popular in the 2010s.

Where Zane is most popular

Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.

2020s
Fewermore per 100k boystoo few births

Zane” around the world

Where Zane lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.

  • Ireland

    4

    babies in 2025

  • New Zealand

    15

    babies in 2025

  • Quebec

    6

    babies in 2025

Sources: CSO Ireland (Ireland) · NZ Dept of Internal Affairs (New Zealand) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).

Nicknames & variants

Variants: Zain, Zayne

Sibling names for Zane

Names that share Zane's style, for a brother or sister.

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Questions parents ask

What is the meaning of Zane?
Zane is a Cornish form of John, meaning 'God is gracious.'
How popular is the name Zane?
As of 2025, Zane ranked 324 in the United States, with about 1 in 1,625 boys born given the name. Its peak year so far was 2018.
Is Zane a boy's name or a girl's name?
Zane is almost exclusively given to boys.