Total births
555
Unisex name · since 2006
Zaelynn
Since 2006, U.S. Social Security records show 555 babies named Zaelynn, peaking in 2021. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #4029
- among girls today
- 555
- born since 2006
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 77%
- more common than other girls
Zaelynn currently ranks #4029 among unisex names in America, with 555 babies recorded since 2006.
Zaelynn has 555 recorded births among girls since 2006, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #4029 as of the latest data, more common than 77% of girls, busiest in the 2010s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2006 to 2025.
- #4029 among girls today
- 555 born since 2006
- 2010s peak decade
- 77% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Zaelynn is currently the #4029 unisex name in America, more common than 77% of girls - 555 born since 2006, peaking in the 2010s.
- #4029
- among girls today
- 555
- born since 2006
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 77%
- more common than other girls
Zaelynn vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#4029
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 77% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
55% of everyone ever named Zaelynn was born in this single decade.
2021
Single peak year
50 babies were named Zaelynn in 2021 - its busiest year on record.
How Zaelynn compares
555 Top 43% higher than 57% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls 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
Zaelynn's all-time total is 45% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Zaelynn | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 555 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 50 | 48 | 19,840 |
Zaelynn's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Zaelynn's SSA record in two at 2016 and the more recent half accounts for 70% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 30%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 2006, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2021 peak of 50, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Zaelynn at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2021
Current rank
#4,029
Active since
2006
Zaelynn popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2006–2025
- Peak year (2021)
- 50
- Annual births at peak, across 20 years of records
Zaelynn popularity over time - boys
28 total births recorded since 2017 (Zaelynn as boys' name)
Zaelynn by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Zaelynn's strongest decade.
305 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 55% of all-time use.
Zaelynn births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2000s 18
2000s
18 births
- 2010s
2010s
305 births
- 2020s
2020s
232 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 305 births (55% of all-time use).
How Zaelynn compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Zaelynn's total volume
Zaelynn vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Zaelynn by state
Where Zaelynn concentrates geographically, total births since 2006
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Zaelynn? ▼
555 babies have been named Zaelynn since 2006. It currently ranks #4029 among girls. The peak year was 2021 with 50 births.
When was Zaelynn most popular? ▼
Zaelynn was most popular in the 2010s decade with 305 total births. The single peak year was 2021.
Where is Zaelynn most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Zaelynn are Texas (96 births), Kentucky (5 births).
Is Zaelynn a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Zaelynn is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 555 births, and as a boy's name it has 28 births.
How long has the name Zaelynn been used? ▼
Zaelynn has been recorded in Social Security data since 2006, spanning 20 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Zaelynn? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Zaelyn, Zaela, Zaeda, Zaelee, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Zaelynn's data
- Zaelynn's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (305 total births) through the 2020s (232) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Zaelynns (96 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 Zaelynn
Nearby Names Like Zaelynn
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Zaelynn
Zaelyn Girl
#9410 336 births
Zaela Girl
#5923 199 births
Zaeda Girl
143 births
Zaelee Girl
87 births
Zaeleigh Girl
#14743 85 births
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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, 2006–2025 (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. "Zaelynn: #4029 Unisex Name - 555 Births, Peak 2021." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/zaelynn. 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 Zaelynn 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.