Total births
795
Unisex name · since 2001
Zaylin
Zaylin has 795 recorded births since 2001 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2023 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #2073
- among boys today
- 795
- born since 2001
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 85%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Zaylin is the #2073 most popular unisex name in the U.S. today, with 795 recorded since 2001.
Social Security Administration records show Zaylin recorded 795 times among boys since 2001, holding rank #2073 nationally today, ahead of 85% 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 2001 to 2025.
- #2073 among boys today
- 795 born since 2001
- 2020s peak decade
- 85% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Zaylin is currently the #2073 unisex name in America, more common than 85% of boys - 795 born since 2001, peaking in the 2020s.
- #2073
- among boys today
- 795
- born since 2001
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 85%
- more common than other boys
Zaylin vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#2073
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 85% of names given to boys today.
2020s
Peak decade
46% of everyone ever named Zaylin was born in this single decade.
2023
Single peak year
74 babies were named Zaylin in 2023 - its busiest year on record.
How Zaylin compares
795 Top 35% higher than 65% 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
Zaylin's all-time total is 117% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Zaylin | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 795 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 74 | 23 | 22,252 |
Zaylin's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Zaylin's full recorded timeline at 2013, 75% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 25% in the earlier half -- usage has skewed toward the present, not a one-decade spike. Its quietest year on record was 2003, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2023 peak of 74 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Zaylin at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2023
Current rank
#2,073
Active since
2001
Zaylin popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2001–2025
- Peak year (2023)
- 74
- Annual births at peak, across 25 years of records
Zaylin popularity over time - girls
303 total births recorded since 2005 (Zaylin as girls' name)
Zaylin by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2020s was Zaylin's strongest decade.
366 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 46% of all-time use.
Zaylin births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2000s 100
2000s
100 births
- 2010s
2010s
329 births
- 2020s
2020s
366 births
What this shows Peak: 2020s at 366 births (46% of all-time use).
How Zaylin compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Zaylin's total volume
Zaylin vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Zaylin by state
Where Zaylin concentrates geographically, total births since 2001
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 50 | 6.3% |
| #2 | North Carolina | | 23 | 2.9% |
| #3 | Louisiana | | 16 | 2.0% |
| #4 | Ohio | | 15 | 1.9% |
| #5 | Georgia | | 6 | 0.8% |
| #6 | Indiana | | 6 | 0.8% |
| #7 | California | | 5 | 0.6% |
| #8 | Florida | | 5 | 0.6% |
Texas share of Zaylin's total US births 6.3%
Even split
50 of 795 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 10 reporting states.
Zaylin appears in 10 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Zaylin? ▼
Zaylin has been given to 795 babies in the U.S. since 2001, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #2073 as of the latest data. 74 babies were born in 2023, its single highest year.
When was Zaylin most popular? ▼
Zaylin was most popular in the 2020s decade with 366 total births. The single peak year was 2023.
Where is Zaylin most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Zaylin are Texas (50 births), North Carolina (23 births), Louisiana (16 births).
Is Zaylin a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Zaylin is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 795 births, and as a girl's name it has 303 births.
How long has the name Zaylin been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Zaylin since 2001 -- 25 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Zaylin? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Zayden, Zayn, Zayne, Zayd, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Zaylin's data
- Texas records the most Zaylins (50 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 Zaylin
Nearby Names Like Zaylin
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Zaylin
Zayden Boy
#202 32,246 births
Zayn Boy
#249 13,118 births
Zayne Boy
#447 12,857 births
Zayd Boy
#684 4,890 births
Zaylen Boy
#886 2,597 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, 2001–2025 (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. "Zaylin: #2073 Unisex Name - 795 Births, Peak 2023." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/zaylin. 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 Zaylin 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.