Zaylen
Every Zaylen since 2000 — 2,669 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Zaylen
Zaylen is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,072 in 2025 with 202 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2000, 2,669 American babies have been named Zaylen. Its peak came in 2024, when 276 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 Zaylen stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Zaylen year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | #14,915 | 202 | #1,072 |
| 2024 | 5 | #17,671 | 271 | #886 |
| 2023 | 7 | #13,435 | 214 | #1,023 |
| 2022 | — | — | 149 | #1,288 |
| 2021 | — | — | 124 | #1,460 |
| 2020 | 7 | #13,436 | 114 | #1,498 |
| 2019 | 6 | #15,509 | 123 | #1,431 |
| 2018 | 7 | #13,767 | 124 | #1,417 |
| 2017 | — | — | 126 | #1,401 |
| 2016 | 6 | #16,189 | 133 | #1,348 |
| 2015 | 7 | #14,466 | 134 | #1,326 |
| 2014 | — | — | 138 | #1,295 |
| 2013 | 6 | #16,506 | 152 | #1,185 |
| 2012 | — | — | 110 | #1,477 |
| 2011 | 8 | #13,332 | 96 | #1,610 |
| 2010 | 7 | #14,933 | 101 | #1,573 |
| 2009 | — | — | 70 | #2,008 |
| 2008 | — | — | 57 | #2,326 |
| 2007 | — | — | 38 | #3,089 |
| 2006 | — | — | 39 | #2,930 |
| 2005 | — | — | 24 | #3,940 |
| 2004 | — | — | 13 | #6,135 |
| 2003 | — | — | 20 | #4,273 |
| 2002 | — | — | 10 | #7,041 |
| 2001 | — | — | 9 | #7,528 |
| 2000 | — | — | 6 | #10,337 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Zaylen in 2025?
Zaylen ranked #1,072 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 202 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Zaylen?
2,669 babies have been named Zaylen in the United States since 2000, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Zaylen most popular?
Zaylen peaked in 2024, when 276 newborns received the name.
Is Zaylen a boy or girl name?
Zaylen is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 97% of babies with the name.
Is the name Zaylen rising or falling?
Zaylen is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.