Total births
522
Boys' name · since 2000
Zaylon
Zaylon has 522 recorded births since 2000 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2009 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #4173
- among boys today
- 522
- born since 2000
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 71%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Zaylon is the #4173 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 522 recorded since 2000.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Zaylon has been recorded 522 times among boys since 2000, currently ranked #4173 nationally and more common than 71% of boys, 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 2000 to 2025.
- #4173 among boys today
- 522 born since 2000
- 2010s peak decade
- 71% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Zaylon is currently the #4173 boys' name in America, more common than 71% of boys - 522 born since 2000, peaking in the 2010s.
- #4173
- among boys today
- 522
- born since 2000
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 71%
- more common than other boys
Zaylon vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#4173
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 71% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
48% of everyone ever named Zaylon was born in this single decade.
2009
Single peak year
32 babies were named Zaylon in 2009 - its busiest year on record.
How Zaylon compares
522 Top 43% higher than 57% 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
Zaylon's all-time total is 42% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Zaylon | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 522 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 32 | 23 | 22,252 |
Zaylon's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Zaylon splits its recorded history at 2013: 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 2000 (6 births) -- compare that against the 2009 peak of 32 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Zaylon at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2009
Current rank
#4,173
Active since
2000
Zaylon popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2000–2025
- Peak year (2009)
- 32
- Annual births at peak, across 26 years of records
Zaylon by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Zaylon's strongest decade.
248 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 48% of all-time use.
Zaylon births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2000s
2000s
114 births
- 2010s
2010s
248 births
- 2020s
2020s
160 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 248 births (48% of all-time use).
How Zaylon 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 Zaylon's total volume
Zaylon vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Zaylon by state
Where Zaylon concentrates geographically, total births since 2000
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 68 | 13.0% |
| #2 | Louisiana | | 25 | 4.8% |
| #3 | Alabama | | 15 | 2.9% |
| #4 | Arkansas | | 5 | 1.0% |
| #5 | Georgia | | 5 | 1.0% |
| #6 | Mississippi | | 5 | 1.0% |
| #7 | North Carolina | | 5 | 1.0% |
| #8 | Tennessee | | 5 | 1.0% |
Texas share of Zaylon's total US births 13.0%
Even split
68 of 522 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 8 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Zaylon? ▼
522 babies have been named Zaylon since 2000. It currently ranks #4173 among boys. The peak year was 2009 with 32 births.
When was Zaylon most popular? ▼
Zaylon was most popular in the 2010s decade with 248 total births. The single peak year was 2009.
Where is Zaylon most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Zaylon are Texas (68 births), Louisiana (25 births), Alabama (15 births).
How long has the name Zaylon been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Zaylon since 2000 -- 26 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Zaylon? ▼
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 Zaylon's data
- Zaylon's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (248 total births) through the 2020s (160) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Zaylons (68 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 Zaylon
Nearby Names Like Zaylon
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Zaylon
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
Compare Zaylon side by side: Zaylon vs Zayden Zaylon vs Zayn Zaylon vs Zayne
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Zaylon
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, 2000–2025 (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. "Zaylon: #4173 Boys' Name - 522 Births, Peak 2009." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/zaylon. 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 Zaylon 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.