Boy · #10,791 in 2026

Zende

Name: Popularity of the name Zende in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Zende, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#10,791

Peak Rank

#6,338 (2017)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2016

First Year

2021

Last Year

2017

Peak Year

#6338

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Zende

Zende first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2016, with 11 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2017, when 13 Zendes were born — ranking #6,338 that year. As of 2026, Zende ranks #10,791 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 46 Zendes have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Zende

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

Zend
Zoned
Zand
Zent
Zond
Zande
Xent
Send
Scend
Zinged
Sinned
Zen

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Zende

What does the name Zende mean?

Zende is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2016. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Zende in 2026?

In 2026, Zende ranks #10,791 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Zende most popular?

Zende reached its peak popularity in 2017, ranking #6,338 that year with 13 babies given the name.

Is Zende a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Zende is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Zende?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Zende include Myrick, Hatim, Arinze. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Zende

Zende is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2016 and has accumulated 46 births in the dataset. Zende's peak popularity came in 2017 when it ranked #6,338. Use the chart and map above to compare Zende'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.