Boy · #12,490 in 2026

Zahn

Zahn is a German and Ashkenazi Jewish surname. Notable persons with the surname include:Albert Zahn (1864–1953), folk artist from Wisconsin, decorated the Albert Zahn House with carvings. Anthony Zahn, American cyclist Ernst Zahn (1867–1952), Swiss writer Friedrich Wilhelm Zahn (1845–1904), German pathologist Geoff Zahn, American baseball player Gordon Zahn (1918–2007), American sociologist and…

Current Rank
#12,490
Peak Rank
#9,392 (2002)
Total Babies
28
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1994
First Year
2009
Last Year
2002
Peak Year
#9392
Peak Rank
28
Total Count
5
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Zahn

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Zahn is a German and Ashkenazi Jewish surname. Notable persons with the surname include:Albert Zahn (1864–1953), folk artist from Wisconsin, decorated the Albert Zahn House with carvings. Anthony Zahn, American cyclist Ernst Zahn (1867–1952), Swiss writer Friedrich Wilhelm Zahn (1845–1904), German pathologist Geoff Zahn, American baseball player Gordon Zahn (1918–2007), American sociologist and…

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The Story of Zahn

Zahn first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1994, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2002, when 6 Zahns were born — ranking #9,392 that year. As of 2026, Zahn ranks #12,490 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 28 Zahns have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Zahn

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Frequently Asked Questions about Zahn

What does the name Zahn mean?
Zahn is a German and Ashkenazi Jewish surname. Notable persons with the surname include:Albert Zahn (1864–1953), folk artist from Wisconsin, decorated the Albert Zahn House with carvings. Anthony Zahn, American cyclist Ernst Zahn (1867–1952), Swiss writer Friedrich Wilhelm Zahn (1845–1904), German pathologist Geoff Zahn, American baseball player Gordon Zahn (1918–2007), American sociologist and…
How popular is Zahn in 2026?
In 2026, Zahn ranks #12,490 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Zahn most popular?
Zahn reached its peak popularity in 2002, ranking #9,392 that year with 6 babies given the name.
Is Zahn a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Zahn is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Zahn?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Zahn include Antonnio, Tobius, Karun. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Zahn

Zahn is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1994 and has accumulated 28 births in the dataset. Zahn's peak popularity came in 2002 when it ranked #9,392. Use the chart and map above to compare Zahn's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.