Rising since 1999, #2,539 for boys today.
Popularity of Zidane since 1998
Babies named Zidane per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 14 |
| 2000s | 153 |
| 2010s | 313 |
| 2020s | 220 |
Meaning & origin
Zidane is a modern given name inspired by the legendary French footballer Zinedine Zidane. It first appeared on the U.S. charts in 1998, coinciding with Zidane's World Cup victory, and has been rising since 1999. As of 2025, it ranks 2539th and is given to 1 in 32,848 boys, with its peak year being 2025. The name is most popular in California and New York. Zidane's trajectory reflects the cultural impact of sports icons, making it a unique and recognizable choice.
Zidane is a given name inspired by the French-Algerian footballer Zinedine Zidane. While the name Zinedine itself is a French spelling of the Arabic name Zineddine, meaning 'ornament of religion' (from zin 'ornament' and din 'religion'), Zidane is a shortened form or surname variant. The name Zidane gained popularity as a first name after Zidane's success in the 1998 World Cup, and it has been used in the United States since 1998.
Where Zidane is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Zidane” around the world
Where Zidane lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
10
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Sibling names for Zidane
Names that share Zidane's style, for a brother or sister.
