Zidane

Zidane - A very unique male name

Zidane appeared on the charts for the first time in 2006 on position #2260. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Zidane and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Zidane? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Zidane. The baby boy name Zidane was given to 16 baby boys in 2025, ranking #2694 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 91,643 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Zidane peaked in popularity 20 years ago in 2006 on position 2260.

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Zidane is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Zidane is currently topping the baby name charts in California at position #1,581 - and is the least popular in New York at position #2,043.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Zidane is where you live.

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Zidane origin and meaning

Arabic, transferred surname

From the Arabic surname Zidane, from ziyada, 'increase, growth' — carried into first-name use in the era of footballer Zinedine Zidane

Zidane appeared as a US first name in 2006, the year of Zinedine Zidane's famous final World Cup — the footballer's surname, not his given name, is what transferred. We do not list him as a bearer: the name honours a surname. It peaked in 2019, suggesting the tribute outlived the tournament.

Origin uncertain

Zidane is a 6 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Zidane, pop culture references for the name Zidane and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Zidane

We've found the following names that sound similar to Zidane, sorted by popularity.

Zayden / Zaiden / Zaden / Zaidyn / Zaydan / Zaedyn / Zidan / Zaxton / Zaeden / Zaidan /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)

Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Zidane

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Zidane a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Zidane?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

zee-DAHN · /ziˈdɑn/
French-influenced zee-DAN and zee-DAHN are both heard.

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Zidan — A simpler transliteration of the same name.
• Zaydan — A fuller transliteration variant.

Famous bearers

None yet — the name first appears in the data in 2006, and its oldest bearers are still young.

Style

SurnameInternational

Why parents choose it

Zidane is a football tribute name — it carries the aura of one of the game's greats in a single surname.

Worth knowing

• The bearer most people mean, Zinedine Zidane, holds Zidane as a surname; his headbutt in the 2006 final is part of the association too.