Total births
400
Unisex name · since 2004
Zaelyn
Zaelyn has 400 recorded births since 2004 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2021 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #3679
- among boys today
- 400
- born since 2004
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 74%
- more common than other boys
400 babies have been named Zaelyn since 2004, making it today's #3679 unisex name.
Social Security Administration records show Zaelyn recorded 400 times among boys since 2004, holding rank #3679 nationally today, ahead of 74% of boys, peaking in the 2020s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2004 to 2025.
- #3679 among boys today
- 400 born since 2004
- 2020s peak decade
- 74% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Zaelyn is currently the #3679 unisex name in America, more common than 74% of boys - 400 born since 2004, peaking in the 2020s.
- #3679
- among boys today
- 400
- born since 2004
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 74%
- more common than other boys
Zaelyn vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#3679
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 74% of names given to boys today.
2020s
Peak decade
41% of everyone ever named Zaelyn was born in this single decade.
2021
Single peak year
34 babies were named Zaelyn in 2021 - its busiest year on record.
How Zaelyn compares
400 Top 48% higher than 52% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Zaelyn's all-time total is 9% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Zaelyn | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 400 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 34 | 23 | 22,252 |
Zaelyn's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Zaelyn splits its recorded history at 2015: 61% of all births land in the more recent half, 39% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 2004 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2021 peak of 34 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Zaelyn at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2021
Current rank
#3,679
Active since
2004
Zaelyn popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2004–2025
- Peak year (2021)
- 34
- Annual births at peak, across 22 years of records
Zaelyn popularity over time - girls
336 total births recorded since 2007 (Zaelyn as girls' name)
Zaelyn by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2020s was Zaelyn's strongest decade.
163 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 41% of all-time use.
Zaelyn births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2000s
2000s
83 births
- 2010s
2010s
154 births
- 2020s
2020s
163 births
What this shows Peak: 2020s at 163 births (41% of all-time use).
Zaelyn by state
Where Zaelyn concentrates geographically, total births since 2004
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 23 | 5.8% |
| #2 | North Carolina | | 5 | 1.3% |
| #3 | Tennessee | | 5 | 1.3% |
Texas share of Zaelyn's total US births 5.8%
Even split
23 of 400 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Zaelyn? ▼
Zaelyn has been given to 400 babies in the U.S. since 2004, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #3679 as of the latest data. 34 babies were born in 2021, its single highest year.
When was Zaelyn most popular? ▼
Zaelyn was most popular in the 2020s decade with 163 total births. The single peak year was 2021.
Where is Zaelyn most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Zaelyn are Texas (23 births), North Carolina (5 births), Tennessee (5 births).
Is Zaelyn a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Zaelyn is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 400 births, and as a girl's name it has 336 births.
How long has the name Zaelyn been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Zaelyn since 2004 -- 22 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Zaelyn? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Zaedyn, Zael, Zaeden, Zaeem, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Zaelyn's data
- Texas records the most Zaelyns (23 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Zaelyn
Nearby Names Like Zaelyn
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Zaelyn
Zaedyn Boy
#3208 808 births
Zael Boy
#1830 673 births
Zaeden Boy
#8079 512 births
Zaeem Boy
#4164 352 births
Zaevion Boy
#10474 349 births
Compare Zaelyn side by side: Zaelyn vs Zaedyn Zaelyn vs Zael Zaelyn vs Zaeden
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 2004–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Zaelyn: #3679 Unisex Name - 400 Births, Peak 2021." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/zaelyn. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Zaelyn draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.