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Zane
God is gracious
About Zane
Clean lines, modern sensibility, effortless cool—Zane captures contemporary naming aesthetics perfectly. This sleek four-letter name packs serious style into a compact package, appealing to parents with an eye for minimalist design and maximum impact.
The "Z" opening gives Zane an edgy distinction that stands out on any roster, while the simple structure keeps it grounded and accessible. It's the name equivalent of a perfectly tailored outfit: sharp, confident, and always appropriate.
Zane has enjoyed steady popularity without becoming oversaturated, maintaining that sweet spot between familiar and fresh. The name works brilliantly across professional contexts—imagine it on a business card, a gallery opening invitation, or a film credit.
Whether your son becomes an architect, an athlete, or an entrepreneur, Zane adapts seamlessly while maintaining its essential character. This name doesn't try too hard; it simply delivers style, substance, and a contemporary edge that never feels dated.
Popularity of the Name Zane
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1921 | #938 | ||||
| 1922 | #779 | ||||
| 1923 | #744 | ||||
| 1924 | #709 | ||||
| 1925 | #765 | ||||
| 1926 | #600 | ||||
| 1927 | #761 | ||||
| 1928 | #721 | ||||
| 1929 | #868 | ||||
| 1930 | #737 | ||||
| 1931 | #728 | ||||
| 1932 | #685 | ||||
| 1933 | #641 | ||||
| 1934 | #704 | ||||
| 1935 | #669 | ||||
| 1936 | #766 | ||||
| 1937 | #895 | ||||
| 1938 | #783 | ||||
| 1939 | #783 | ||||
| 1940 | #750 | ||||
| 1941 | #887 | ||||
| 1942 | #838 | ||||
| 1943 | #836 | ||||
| 1944 | #948 | ||||
| 1945 | #915 | ||||
| 1946 | #877 | ||||
| 1947 | #852 | ||||
| 1948 | #698 | ||||
| 1949 | #819 | ||||
| 1950 | #825 | ||||
| 1951 | #822 | ||||
| 1952 | #812 | ||||
| 1953 | #712 | ||||
| 1954 | #712 | ||||
| 1955 | #703 | ||||
| 1956 | #675 | ||||
| 1957 | #595 | ||||
| 1958 | #638 | ||||
| 1959 | #625 | ||||
| 1960 | #716 | ||||
| 1961 | #625 | ||||
| 1962 | #637 | ||||
| 1963 | #654 | #253 | |||
| 1964 | #719 | #207 | |||
| 1965 | #735 | #258 | |||
| 1966 | #756 | ||||
| 1967 | #712 | #217 | |||
| 1968 | #684 | #213 | |||
| 1969 | #731 | #182 | |||
| 1970 | #691 | #155 | |||
| 1971 | #726 | #175 | |||
| 1972 | #677 | #151 | |||
| 1973 | #709 | #136 | |||
| 1974 | #709 | #148 | |||
| 1975 | #746 | #168 | |||
| 1976 | #718 | #217 | |||
| 1977 | #740 | #229 | |||
| 1978 | #646 | #149 | |||
| 1979 | #635 | #152 | |||
| 1980 | #631 | #217 | |||
| 1981 | #597 | #170 | |||
| 1982 | #562 | #160 | |||
| 1983 | #591 | #136 | |||
| 1984 | #557 | #160 | |||
| 1985 | #475 | #151 | |||
| 1986 | #451 | #122 | |||
| 1987 | #493 | #101 | |||
| 1988 | #472 | #117 | |||
| 1989 | #459 | #88 | |||
| 1990 | #434 | #78 | |||
| 1991 | #443 | #84 | #442 | ||
| 1992 | #374 | #93 | #491 | ||
| 1993 | #348 | #90 | #473 | ||
| 1994 | #325 | #81 | #617 | ||
| 1995 | #331 | #109 | #458 | ||
| 1996 | #292 | #110 | #399 | ||
| 1997 | #271 | #657 | #98 | #470 | |
| 1998 | #266 | #802 | #90 | #432 | |
| 1999 | #253 | #557 | #98 | #413 | |
| 2000 | #246 | #483 | #71 | #362 | |
| 2001 | #251 | #467 | #82 | #388 | |
| 2002 | #223 | #470 | #86 | #395 | |
| 2003 | #220 | #595 | #104 | #395 | |
| 2004 | #231 | #459 | #108 | #370 | |
| 2005 | #237 | #388 | #104 | #446 | #430 |
| 2006 | #241 | #300 | #118 | #591 | #425 |
| 2007 | #232 | #298 | #126 | #800 | #466 |
| 2008 | #235 | #261 | #139 | #870 | #451 |
| 2009 | #235 | #289 | #163 | #507 | |
| 2010 | #239 | #293 | #133 | #381 | |
| 2011 | #221 | #246 | #279 | #537 | #361 |
| 2012 | #224 | #312 | #354 | #909 | #322 |
| 2013 | #215 | #374 | #241 | #340 | |
| 2014 | #224 | #349 | #162 | #607 | #296 |
| 2015 | #232 | #467 | #204 | #695 | #300 |
| 2016 | #211 | #463 | #186 | #711 | #270 |
| 2017 | #202 | #461 | #398 | #416 | #225 |
| 2018 | #199 | #484 | #182 | #700 | #254 |
| 2019 | #238 | #434 | #190 | #532 | #270 |
| 2020 | #258 | #463 | #218 | #702 | #298 |
| 2021 | #238 | #426 | #174 | #437 | #251 |
| 2022 | #258 | #430 | #344 | #411 | #251 |
| 2023 | #276 | #466 | #378 | #422 | #306 |
| 2024 | #305 | #400 | #241 | #744 | #290 |
| 2025 | #324 | #390 | #320 | #777 | #324 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Zane
Names Similar to Zane
Nicknames for Zane
- Z
- Zaney
Famous People Named Zane
| Zane Grey | American author |
| Zane Beadles | American football player |
| Zane Gonzalez | American football player |
| Zane Smith | American baseball player |
| Zane Holtz | American actor |
| Zane Huett | American actor |
| Zane Lamprey | American television host |
| Zane Lowe | New Zealand radio DJ |
| Zane Musgrove | Australian rugby player |
| Zane Robertson | New Zealand long-distance runner |
| Zane Stoddard | American motorsport executive |
| Zane Tetevano | New Zealand rugby player |
| Zane Williams | American country singer |
| Zane Kirchner | South African rugby player |
| Zane Waddell | South African swimmer |
| Zane Green | South African cricketer |
Characters Named Zane
| Zane Donovan | Character from Eureka TV series |
| Zane | Character from Ninjago - Masters of Spinjitzu |
| Zane Park | Character from Power Rangers - S.P.D |