Boy · #2,652 in 2026

Zylan

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

Current Rank

#2,652

Peak Rank

#2,652 (2026)

Total Babies

601

5-Yr Trend

+57%

2002

First Year

2026

Last Year

2026

Peak Year

#2652

Peak Rank

601

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Zylan

Zylan first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2002, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2026, when 50 Zylans were born — ranking #2,652 that year. As of 2026, Zylan ranks #2,652 for baby boys with 50 births, rising sharply (+57% over the past five years). In total, more than 601 Zylans 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 Zylan

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

Zelen
Xylan
Zahlen
Zeilen
Zylon
Sillon
Sullen
Zilla
Xylem
Zillion
Celan
Zyklon

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Zylan

What does the name Zylan mean?

Zylan is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2002. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Zylan in 2026?

In 2026, Zylan ranks #2,652 among boys' names in the U.S., with 50 babies given the name that year.

When was Zylan most popular?

Zylan reached its peak popularity in 2026, ranking #2,652 that year with 50 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Zylan a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Zylan?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Zylan include Blu, Ceylon, Ad. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Zylan

Zylan is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2002 and has accumulated 601 births in the dataset. Zylan's peak popularity came in 2026 when it ranked #2,652. Use the chart and map above to compare Zylan'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.