Boy · #12,153 in 2026

Zien

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

Zien is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:Chip Zien, American actor David Zien, American politician Maciej Zien, Polish fashion designer Sam Zien, Canadian-born cook, YouTube personality, author, and restaurateur

Current Rank

#12,153

Peak Rank

#8,338 (2001)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2001

First Year

2018

Last Year

2001

Peak Year

#8338

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Zien

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

Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 3.0). Read more →

The Story of Zien

Zien first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2001, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2001, when 7 Ziens were born — ranking #8,338 that year. As of 2026, Zien ranks #12,153 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 36 Ziens have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Zien

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

Zeen
Zone
Zen
Zine
Zon
Zane
Zan
Zin
Zain
Zune
Zoon
Zun

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Zien

What does the name Zien mean?

How popular is Zien in 2026?

In 2026, Zien ranks #12,153 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Zien most popular?

Zien reached its peak popularity in 2001, ranking #8,338 that year with 7 babies given the name.

Is Zien a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Zien?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Zien include Donivon, Kwon, Sheik. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Zien

Zien is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2001 and has accumulated 36 births in the dataset. Zien's peak popularity came in 2001 when it ranked #8,338. Use the chart and map above to compare Zien'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.