Name comparison · boy names
Zachary vs. Zayden
In 2025, Zayden leads at #213 among U.S. boys' names, with Zachary at #216. The full 145-year picture below shows how the two names got here.
Popularity since 1880
Head to head
| Metric | Zachary | Zayden |
|---|---|---|
| Trend | Falling | Falling |
| 2025 rank | #216 | #213 |
| Babies in 2025 | 1,646 | 1,657 |
| All-time peak | #12 in 1994 | #184 in 2016 |
| Uniqueness score | 29 / 100 | 29 / 100 |
| Strongest state | New Jersey (#123) | New Mexico (#57) |