Unisex · #1,895 in 2026

Zaylin

Current Rank
#1,895
Peak Rank
#1,895 (2026)
Total Babies
897
5-Yr Trend
+98%
👧 Girl peak #5,358 (326 total)
👦 Boy peak #1,895 (897 total)
👦As Boy Name
2001
First Year
2026
Last Year
2026
Peak Year
#1895
Peak Rank
897
Total Count
26
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
2005
First Year
2026
Last Year
2011
Peak Year
#5358
Peak Rank
326
Total Count
21
Years Active

The Story of Zaylin

As a girl name

Zaylin first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 2005, with 9 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2011, when 25 Zaylins were born — ranking #5,358 that year. As of 2026, Zaylin ranks #7,002 for girls with 16 births, rising sharply (+37% over the past five years). In total, more than 326 Zaylins have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Zaylin first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 2001, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2026, when 86 Zaylins were born — ranking #1,895 that year. As of 2026, Zaylin ranks #1,895 for boys with 86 births, rising sharply (+98% over the past five years). In total, more than 897 Zaylins have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Zaylin

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Zaylin

What does the name Zaylin mean?
Zaylin is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2001. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Zaylin in 2026?
In 2026, Zaylin ranks #1,895 among boys' names in the U.S., with 86 babies given the name that year.
When was Zaylin most popular?
Zaylin reached its peak popularity in 2026, ranking #1,895 that year with 86 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Zaylin most popular?
Zaylin has historically been most popular in Louisiana, Indiana, North Carolina. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Zaylin.
Is Zaylin a unisex name?
Yes — Zaylin is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 27% of Zaylins assigned female and 73% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Zaylin?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Zaylin include Cylas, Jaxsyn, Alvia. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Zaylin

Zaylin is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2001 and has accumulated 897 births in the dataset. Zaylin's peak popularity came in 2026 when it ranked #1,895. Use the chart and map above to compare Zaylin'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.