Zulay
Every Zulay since 1979 — 525 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Zulay
Zulay is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #13,202 in 2025 with 7 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1979, 525 American babies have been named Zulay. Its peak came in 2010, when 45 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Zulay stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Zulay year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | #13,202 |
| 2024 | 12 | #8,942 |
| 2023 | 15 | #7,636 |
| 2022 | 13 | #8,540 |
| 2021 | 20 | #6,172 |
| 2020 | 23 | #5,486 |
| 2019 | 31 | #4,545 |
| 2018 | 23 | #5,616 |
| 2017 | 25 | #5,332 |
| 2016 | 23 | #5,794 |
| 2015 | 17 | #7,264 |
| 2014 | 23 | #5,796 |
| 2013 | 17 | #7,369 |
| 2012 | 21 | #6,339 |
| 2011 | 31 | #4,680 |
| 2010 | 45 | #3,570 |
| 2009 | 23 | #6,089 |
| 2008 | 7 | #15,399 |
| 2007 | — | — |
| 2006 | — | — |
| 2005 | — | — |
| 2004 | — | — |
| 2003 | 6 | #15,778 |
| 2002 | 5 | #18,082 |
| 2001 | — | — |
| 2000 | — | — |
| 1995 | 5 | #15,752 |
| 1990 | 13 | #6,866 |
| 1985 | 15 | #5,076 |
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Famous people named Zulay
- Zulay Henao Actor · b. 1979
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Zulay in 2025?
Zulay ranked #13,202 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 7 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Zulay?
525 babies have been named Zulay in the United States since 1979, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Zulay most popular?
Zulay peaked in 2010, when 45 newborns received the name.
Is Zulay a boy or girl name?
Zulay is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Zulay rising or falling?
Zulay is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Zulay?
Well-known people named Zulay include Zulay Henao (actor).