How old is someone named Zaid?
The average Zaid is 13 years old.
Half of all living Zaids are between 5 and 18.
When was Zaid popular?
Most of the Zaids in the country were born in the last 15 years. The name peaked in 2018 and is still near the top.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 5 | 0 |
| 1970s | 60 | under 100 |
| 1980s | 159 | 150 |
| 1990s | 502 | 480 |
| 2000s | 1,580 | 1,600 |
| 2010s | 2,758 | 2,700 |
| 2020s | 2,396 | 2,400 |
How many Zaids are still alive?
About 7,400 Zaids are alive in the US today. That's 99% of the roughly 7,500 babies named Zaid since 1969.
Nearly every Zaid ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Zaid?
More than half of living Zaids are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
- Gen X under 1%
- Millennial 6%
- Gen Z 32%
- Gen Alpha 61%
Is Zaid an old name?
No. Zaid is one of the youngest names around: younger than 89 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Zaid will be 26 in 2056, so the name is aging slowly.
Is Zaid a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely boys: over 99.9% of living Zaids are men.
Names the same age as Zaid
NAME TWIN
Zaid's name twin is Zain. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Zain's age curve is the closest match to Zaid's: 93% alike.
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Questions about the name Zaid
How old is the average Zaid?
The average Zaid in the US is 13 years old. The median is 10, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Zaid?
About 7,400 Zaids are alive in the US today, out of roughly 7,500 babies given the name since 1969.
When was the name Zaid most popular?
In 2018, when about 480 baby boys were named Zaid.
Is Zaid a Gen Alpha name?
Yes. About 61% of living Zaids are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this