Boy · #9,752 in 2026

Zaelin

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

Current Rank

#9,752

Peak Rank

#8,781 (2014)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2013

First Year

2023

Last Year

2014

Peak Year

#8781

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Zaelin

Zaelin 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 2014, when 8 Zaelins were born — ranking #8,781 that year. As of 2026, Zaelin ranks #9,752 for baby boys with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 27 Zaelins 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 Zaelin

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

Kaelin
Caelin
Zelen
Zeitlin
Sellin
Selin
Zeppelin
Zyklon
Zwilling
Xylan
Zahlen
Zeilen

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Zaelin

What does the name Zaelin mean?

Zaelin 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 Zaelin in 2026?

In 2026, Zaelin ranks #9,752 among boys' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Zaelin most popular?

Zaelin reached its peak popularity in 2014, ranking #8,781 that year with 8 babies given the name.

Is Zaelin a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Zaelin?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Zaelin include Dmichael, Quinston, Amjed. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Zaelin

Zaelin is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2013 and has accumulated 27 births in the dataset. Zaelin's peak popularity came in 2014 when it ranked #8,781. Use the chart and map above to compare Zaelin'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.