Boy · #843 in 2026

Zaylen

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

Current Rank

#843

Peak Rank

#843 (2026)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

+95%

2010

First Year

2024

Last Year

2011

Peak Year

#12153

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Zaylen

Zaylen first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2000, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2026, when 291 Zaylens were born — ranking #843 that year. As of 2026, Zaylen ranks #843 for baby boys with 291 births, rising sharply (+95% over the past five years). In total, more than 3K Zaylens have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Zaylen

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

Xylan
Zahlen
Zeilen
Zelen
Salen
Salan
Xylem
Xylene
Zylon
Salem
Sullen
Solon

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Zaylen

What does the name Zaylen mean?

Zaylen is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2000. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Zaylen in 2026?

In 2026, Zaylen ranks #843 among boys' names in the U.S., with 291 babies given the name that year.

When was Zaylen most popular?

Zaylen reached its peak popularity in 2026, ranking #843 that year with 291 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Zaylen most popular?

Zaylen has historically been most popular in Mississippi, Louisiana, Alabama. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Zaylen.

Is Zaylen a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Zaylen?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Zaylen include Newman, Hideo, Brysen. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Zaylen

Zaylen is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2000 and has accumulated 3K births in the dataset. Zaylen's peak popularity came in 2026 when it ranked #843. Use the chart and map above to compare Zaylen'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.