Zylan
Every Zylan since 2002 — 547 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Zylan
Zylan is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,883 in 2025 with 44 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2002, 547 American babies have been named Zylan. Its peak came in 2024, when 49 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 Zylan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Zylan year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 44 | #2,883 |
| 2024 | 49 | #2,714 |
| 2023 | 43 | #2,951 |
| 2022 | 28 | #3,994 |
| 2021 | 35 | #3,361 |
| 2020 | 32 | #3,496 |
| 2019 | 23 | #4,479 |
| 2018 | 19 | #5,105 |
| 2017 | 30 | #3,677 |
| 2016 | 37 | #3,160 |
| 2015 | 34 | #3,364 |
| 2014 | 33 | #3,370 |
| 2013 | 25 | #4,063 |
| 2012 | 10 | #8,154 |
| 2011 | 18 | #5,199 |
| 2010 | 10 | #8,136 |
| 2009 | 16 | #5,798 |
| 2008 | 12 | #7,186 |
| 2007 | 12 | #7,093 |
| 2006 | 11 | #7,425 |
| 2005 | 7 | #10,149 |
| 2004 | 6 | #11,350 |
| 2003 | 8 | #8,641 |
| 2002 | 5 | #12,488 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Zylan in 2025?
Zylan ranked #2,883 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 44 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Zylan?
547 babies have been named Zylan in the United States since 2002, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Zylan most popular?
Zylan peaked in 2024, when 49 newborns received the name.
Is Zylan a boy or girl name?
Zylan is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Zylan rising or falling?
Zylan is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.