483births recorded
2Countries
1Variants
1882Peak · United States
#8910United States 2025
Zed is a boy name family recorded 483 times in 2 countries since 1882. It ranks highest today in the United States (#8910 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in the United States in 1882, at 2.3 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Zed
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zed | English | 454 | 🇺🇸 United States | #8910 | 1882 | ▲ 9 % |
| Zed | English | 29 | 🏴 England & Wales | – | 2023 | – |
Questions about Zed
How popular is the name Zed?
In 2025 it ranked #8910 in the United States. Official registers record 483 births across 2 countries.
When was Zed most popular?
It peaked in the United States in 1882, at 2.3 births per 100,000.
Is Zed a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Zed is a boy name.