Zalen
Every Zalen since 1997 — 482 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Zalen
Zalen is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,600 in 2025 with 17 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1997, 482 American babies have been named Zalen. Its peak came in 2024, when 53 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Zalen stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Zalen year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 17 | #5,600 |
| 2024 | 53 | #2,557 |
| 2023 | 14 | #6,505 |
| 2022 | 13 | #6,815 |
| 2021 | 16 | #5,772 |
| 2020 | 16 | #5,693 |
| 2019 | 16 | #5,807 |
| 2018 | 10 | #8,143 |
| 2017 | 16 | #5,782 |
| 2016 | 20 | #4,938 |
| 2015 | 15 | #5,991 |
| 2014 | 25 | #4,136 |
| 2013 | 27 | #3,860 |
| 2012 | 29 | #3,712 |
| 2011 | 27 | #3,884 |
| 2010 | 28 | #3,810 |
| 2009 | 20 | #4,920 |
| 2008 | 18 | #5,246 |
| 2007 | 16 | #5,655 |
| 2006 | 16 | #5,520 |
| 2005 | 10 | #7,630 |
| 2004 | 10 | #7,526 |
| 2003 | 9 | #7,816 |
| 2002 | 12 | #6,078 |
| 2001 | 15 | #5,138 |
| 2000 | 8 | #8,199 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Zalen in 2025?
Zalen ranked #5,600 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 17 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Zalen?
482 babies have been named Zalen in the United States since 1997, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Zalen most popular?
Zalen peaked in 2024, when 53 newborns received the name.
Is Zalen a boy or girl name?
Zalen is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Zalen rising or falling?
Zalen is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.