Zaylan
Every Zaylan since 1997 — 493 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Zaylan
Zaylan is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,049 in 2025 with 27 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1997, 493 American babies have been named Zaylan. Its peak came in 2024, when 46 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Zaylan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Zaylan year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 27 | #4,049 |
| 2024 | 46 | #2,834 |
| 2023 | 28 | #4,000 |
| 2022 | 20 | #5,014 |
| 2021 | 27 | #4,009 |
| 2020 | 19 | #5,039 |
| 2019 | 19 | #5,148 |
| 2018 | 19 | #5,102 |
| 2017 | 22 | #4,591 |
| 2016 | 18 | #5,312 |
| 2015 | 20 | #4,886 |
| 2014 | 26 | #4,010 |
| 2013 | 25 | #4,062 |
| 2012 | 18 | #5,253 |
| 2011 | 28 | #3,789 |
| 2010 | 10 | #8,127 |
| 2009 | 21 | #4,746 |
| 2008 | 21 | #4,709 |
| 2007 | 9 | #8,903 |
| 2006 | 14 | #6,091 |
| 2005 | 14 | #5,872 |
| 2004 | 12 | #6,512 |
| 2003 | 11 | #6,712 |
| 2002 | 6 | #10,653 |
| 2001 | 8 | #8,328 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Zaylan in 2025?
Zaylan ranked #4,049 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 27 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Zaylan?
493 babies have been named Zaylan in the United States since 1997, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Zaylan most popular?
Zaylan peaked in 2024, when 46 newborns received the name.
Is Zaylan a boy or girl name?
Zaylan is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Zaylan rising or falling?
Zaylan is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.