Zidane
Zidane is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Abundance, growth, or increase.
Origin and history
Zidane is a masculine name of Arabic origin meaning abundance or growth. It gained global visibility through French football icon Zinedine Zidane, often known simply by his surname Zidane. In the United States, it remains a distinctive, modern choice with steady usage in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
700 babies in the United States have been named Zidane since 1880. It ranks #3976 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1707.
States where it is most popular
- CA (47.7 %)
- NY (36.7 %)
- TX (12.6 %)
- FL (3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 14 |
| 2000-2010 | 153 |
| 2010-2019 | 313 |
| 2020-2029 | 220 |
Famous people named Zidane
- Zidane Iqbal: Athlete, Soccer Player
Fun facts
- The international fame of legendary French football player and manager Zinedine Zidane popularized Zidane as a standalone given name worldwide.
- The name stems from the Arabic root z-y-d, which relates to concepts of progress, increase, and added value.