Zayde Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Yiddish
Gender Distribution:
90% Masculine / 10% Feminine
Meaning:
Zayde means 'grandfather' in Yiddish.
Meaning of the Name Zayde
Zayde is a Yiddish name derived from the Hebrew word 'zayd', meaning 'grandfather'. It is often used as a term of endearment for a beloved grandfather. Zayde is commonly used in Jewish communities and has gained popularity as a given name in recent years.
Popularity of the Name Zayde
The popularity for the name Zayde peaked in popularity in the year 2022 with 48 births, which ranked number 6,000 out of 29,174 unique names for that year. Zayde had the most female births in 2019 with 8, which ranked number 11,333 out of 17,997 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2022 with 48, which ranked number 2,706 out of 14,255 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Zayde has increased sharply over the last ten years from 14 births to 53 births, an increase of 278.57%. Among males, Zayde has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 14 births to 48 births, an increase of 242.86%.
Nationwide Popularity of Zayde
- 20 Year Trend of Zayde: 960.00%
- 10 Year Trend of Zayde: 278.57%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Zayde: 242.86%
Popularity of Zayde by State
For males, Zayde was most popular in Southwestern states with 7 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in TX, with 7 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Zayde. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TX | 7 | 2125 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Zayde
- Total Births of Zayde: 61 (14.24%)
- Male Births of Zayde: 54 (13.11%)
Given the upward trend of Zayde over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 14.24% increase in total births, for a total of 61 births in 2024. Male births for Zayde have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 54 male births in 2024, an increase of 13.11%.