Zidane is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #640 in 2022 with 55 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2024 with 93 births ranking #434. In 2022, approximately 1 in every 5,171 boys born was named Zidane. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
Zidane is a striking modern-use name shaped strongly by surname recognition and sporting fame. It is often linked back to Arabic roots related to growth or increase, though personal-name use is more modern in feel.
The name became internationally familiar largely through Zinedine Zidane, which helped move it into personal-name consideration. Its appeal comes from a sharp sound and strong cultural recognition.