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👧As Girl Name

2006

First Year

2026

Last Year

2019

Peak Year

#3001

Peak Rank

448

Total Count

19

Years Active

👦As Boy Name

2009

First Year

2024

Last Year

2023

Peak Year

#5462

Peak Rank

79

Total Count

10

Years Active

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## The Story of Zaylynn

### As a girl name

Zaylynn first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 2006, with 5 babies given the name that year. The name hit its high-water mark in 2019: 54 births, good for #3,001 nationwide. About 59% of every Zaylynn on record arrived during the 2010s, its defining decade. As of 2026, Zaylynn ranks #7,301 for girls with 15 births, falling sharply (-50%). All told, over 448 Americans have carried the name since 1880, from the 2000s to the 2020s.

### As a boy name

The earliest SSA record of Zaylynn as a boy name dates back to 2009, when 5 babies received it. 2023 was its biggest year on record, with 17 newborns named Zaylynn — #5,462 in the national rankings. About 62% of every Zaylynn on record arrived during the 2020s, its defining decade. Zaylynn last appeared in the published SSA data in 2024, with 8 recorded births — it has not charted nationally since. All told, over 79 Americans have carried the name since 1880, from the 2000s to the 2020s.

## Popularity Over Time

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## Names that sound like Zaylynn

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

* [Xylan](/xylan)
* Zahlen
* Zeilen
* Zelen
* [Zayin](/zayin)
* Salen
* Xylene
* Salan
* Zlin
* [Zylon](/zylon)
* Sailing
* Sellin

Source: [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/). Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated. 

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## Frequently Asked Questions about Zaylynn

What does the name Zaylynn mean?

Zaylynn is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2006\. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Zaylynn in 2026?

In 2026, Zaylynn ranks #7,301 among girls' names in the U.S., with 15 babies given the name that year.

When was Zaylynn most popular?

Zaylynn reached its peak popularity in 2019, ranking #3,001 that year with 54 babies given the name.

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

Zaylynn has historically been most popular in Pennsylvania, Texas, California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Zaylynn.

Is Zaylynn a unisex name?

Yes — Zaylynn is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 85% of Zaylynns assigned female and 15% assigned male historically.

What names go well with Zaylynn?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Zaylynn include Manal, Tziporah, Arisha. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

## Similar Names

### 👧 Similar Girl Names 

[👧ManalPeak #3001](/manal)[👧TziporahPeak #3001](/tziporah)[👧ArishaPeak #3001](/arisha)[👧JewelsPeak #3001](/jewels)

### 👦 Similar Boy Names 

[👦ShehzadPeak #5462](/shehzad)[👦AmaraPeak #5462](/amara)[👦DaylynPeak #5462](/daylyn)[👦RaadPeak #5462](/raad)

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## About the name Zaylynn 

Zaylynn is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2006 and has accumulated 448 births in the dataset. Zaylynn's peak popularity came in 2019 when it ranked #3,001\. Use the chart and map above to compare Zaylynn's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

### Continue exploring 

* [ Top names of 2019 → ](/year/2019)
* [ Names of the 2010s → ](/decade/2010s)
* [ Names starting with "Z" → ](/letter/z)
* [ Browse all girl names → ](/names/girls)
* [ Top names of 2026 → ](/year/2026)
* [ Browse unisex names → ](/names/unisex)

Data sources

* Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. [Social Security Administration ](https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/). 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 ](https://www.behindthename.com/) (used under their public API terms).
* Meaning prose and editorial summary — [Wikipedia ](https://en.wikipedia.org/) article extracts, licensed under [CC BY-SA 3.0 ](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/).
* Predicted nationality distribution — [Nationalize.io ](https://nationalize.io/).
* Phonetically similar names — [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/).

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. 

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