Total births
324
Unisex name · since 2005
Zailyn
Zailyn has 324 recorded births since 2005 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2013 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #6118
- among girls today
- 324
- born since 2005
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 65%
- more common than other girls
Yes -- Zailyn is the #6118 most popular unisex name in the U.S. today, with 324 recorded since 2005.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Zailyn has been recorded 324 times among girls since 2005, currently ranked #6118 nationally and more common than 65% of girls, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2005 to 2025.
- #6118 among girls today
- 324 born since 2005
- 2010s peak decade
- 65% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Zailyn is currently the #6118 unisex name in America, more common than 65% of girls - 324 born since 2005, peaking in the 2010s.
- #6118
- among girls today
- 324
- born since 2005
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 65%
- more common than other girls
Zailyn vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#6118
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 65% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
56% of everyone ever named Zailyn was born in this single decade.
2013
Single peak year
24 babies were named Zailyn in 2013 - its busiest year on record.
How Zailyn compares
324 47th percentile among 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
Zailyn's all-time total is 15% below the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Zailyn | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 324 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 24 | 48 | 19,840 |
Zailyn's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Zailyn's SSA record in two at 2016 and the more recent half accounts for 53% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 47%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 2005, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2013 peak of 24, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Zailyn at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2013
Current rank
#6,118
Active since
2005
Zailyn popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2005–2025
- Peak year (2013)
- 24
- Annual births at peak, across 21 years of records
Zailyn popularity over time - boys
207 total births recorded since 2006 (Zailyn as boys' name)
Zailyn by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Zailyn's strongest decade.
182 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 56% of all-time use.
Zailyn births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2000s 49
2000s
49 births
- 2010s
2010s
182 births
- 2020s
2020s
93 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 182 births (56% of all-time use).
Zailyn by state
Where Zailyn concentrates geographically, total births since 2005
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 15 | 4.6% |
| #2 | California | | 6 | 1.9% |
Texas share of Zailyn's total US births 4.6%
Even split
15 of 324 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Zailyn? ▼
Zailyn has been given to 324 babies in the U.S. since 2005, according to SSA data. Among girls, it ranks #6118 as of the latest data. 24 babies were born in 2013, its single highest year.
When was Zailyn most popular? ▼
Zailyn was most popular in the 2010s decade with 182 total births. The single peak year was 2013.
Where is Zailyn most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Zailyn are Texas (15 births), California (6 births).
Is Zailyn a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Zailyn is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 324 births, and as a boy's name it has 207 births.
How long has the name Zailyn been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Zailyn since 2005 -- 21 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Zailyn? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Zainab, Zaira, Zaida, Zaina, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Zailyn's data
- Zailyn's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (182 total births) through the 2020s (93) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Zailyns (15 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 Zailyn
Nearby Names Like Zailyn
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Zailyn
Zainab Girl
#850 7,326 births
Zaira Girl
#1229 4,986 births
Zaida Girl
#2467 3,929 births
Zaina Girl
#1479 3,123 births
Zaire Girl
#8098 1,432 births
Compare Zailyn side by side: Zailyn vs Zainab Zailyn vs Zaira Zailyn vs Zaida
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Zailyn
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, 2005–2025 (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. "Zailyn: #6118 Unisex Name - 324 Births, Peak 2013." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/zailyn. 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 Zailyn 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.