Boy · #7,224 in 2026

Xylen

Name: Popularity of the name Xylen in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Xylen, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#7,224

Peak Rank

#7,224 (2024)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2013

First Year

2024

Last Year

2024

Peak Year

#7224

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Xylen

Xylen first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2013, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2024, when 11 Xylens were born — ranking #7,224 that year. As of 2026, Xylen ranks #7,224 for baby boys with 11 births, with steady use. In total, more than 52 Xylens have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Xylen

Phonetically similar names — useful when Xylen is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Xylan
Zeilen
Xylem
Xylene
Zahlen
Zelen
Silen
Silan
Zion
Xylo
Zylon
Sullen

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Xylen

What does the name Xylen mean?

Xylen is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2013. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Xylen in 2026?

In 2026, Xylen ranks #7,224 among boys' names in the U.S., with 11 babies given the name that year.

When was Xylen most popular?

Xylen reached its peak popularity in 2024, ranking #7,224 that year with 11 babies given the name.

Is Xylen a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Xylen is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Xylen?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Xylen include Graves, Nial, Silvan. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Xylen

Xylen is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2013 and has accumulated 52 births in the dataset. Xylen's peak popularity came in 2024 when it ranked #7,224. Use the chart and map above to compare Xylen's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.