Rising since 2006, #3,583 for boys today.
Popularity of Zidan since 2006
Babies named Zidan per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2017, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Zidan's real moment was 2024.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 48 |
| 2010s | 285 |
| 2020s | 198 |
Meaning & origin
Zidan is a modern American given name that first appeared in Social Security data in 2006, when it was given to 5 baby boys. The name has been steadily rising in popularity, peaking in 2024 with an estimated 55 or more births, and reached rank 3583 in 2025. At that time, approximately 1 in 55,099 newborn boys received the name Zidan. The name is most popular in New York, reflecting a possible urban or multicultural appeal. While its exact origins are unclear, Zidan may be a creative spelling of Zayden or a nod to soccer star Zinedine Zidane, or it could draw on the Arabic word 'zayd' meaning 'increase'. Its sound fits well with other contemporary boys' names like Zayn, Kai, and Liam, and has a modern, energetic feel.
Zidan likely emerged as a modern coinage in the United States in the early 2000s, possibly influenced by the footballer Zinedine Zidane or as a variant of the trendy name Zayden. It may also be connected to the Arabic root 'z-y-d', meaning 'to increase', found in names like Zayd. However, due to its recent and varied usage, a definitive etymology is not established.
Where Zidan is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Zee, Dan
Sibling names for Zidan
Names that share Zidan's style, for a brother or sister.
