Boy · #319 in 2026

Zane

Zane is a unisex given name and a surname. Its Western usage derives from the Venetian form of Gianni or an alternate spelling of the German and Jewish name Zahn. Zane can also refer to the Arabic personal name more commonly spelt Zain meaning "beautiful" or "handsome". In Latvia, Zane is feminine given name, a shortened form of Zuzanna, with the corresponding name day of 19 February.

Current Rank
#319
Peak Rank
#199 (2018)
Total Babies
58K
5-Yr Trend
-31%
1919
First Year
2026
Last Year
1994
Peak Year
#2921
Peak Rank
593
Total Count
67
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Zane

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

Zane is a unisex given name and a surname. Its Western usage derives from the Venetian form of Gianni or an alternate spelling of the German and Jewish name Zahn. Zane can also refer to the Arabic personal name more commonly spelt Zain meaning "beautiful" or "handsome". In Latvia, Zane is feminine given name, a shortened form of Zuzanna, with the corresponding name day of 19 February.

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The Story of Zane

Zane first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1914, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2018, when 2,031 Zanes were born — ranking #199 that year. As of 2026, Zane ranks #319 for baby boys with 1,073 births, falling sharply (-31%). In total, more than 58K Zanes have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Zane

Phonetically similar names — useful when Zane is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Zane

What does the name Zane mean?
Zane is a unisex given name and a surname. Its Western usage derives from the Venetian form of Gianni or an alternate spelling of the German and Jewish name Zahn. Zane can also refer to the Arabic personal name more commonly spelt Zain meaning "beautiful" or "handsome". In Latvia, Zane is feminine given name, a shortened form of Zuzanna, with the corresponding name day of 19 February.
How popular is Zane in 2026?
In 2026, Zane ranks #319 among boys' names in the U.S., with 1,073 babies given the name that year.
When was Zane most popular?
Zane reached its peak popularity in 2018, ranking #199 that year with 2,031 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Zane most popular?
Zane has historically been most popular in Hawaii, Wyoming, Oklahoma. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Zane.
Is Zane a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Zane is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Zane?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Zane include Arch, Loren, Landen. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Zane

Zane is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1914 and has accumulated 58K births in the dataset. Zane's peak popularity came in 2018 when it ranked #199. Use the chart and map above to compare Zane'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.