Total births
439
Unisex name · since 2006
Zaylynn
Since 2006, U.S. Social Security records show 439 babies named Zaylynn, peaking in 2019. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #5926
- among girls today
- 439
- born since 2006
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 67%
- more common than other girls
Yes -- Zaylynn is the #5926 most popular unisex name in the U.S. today, with 439 recorded since 2006.
Social Security Administration records show Zaylynn recorded 439 times among girls since 2006, holding rank #5926 nationally today, ahead of 67% of girls, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2006 to 2025.
- #5926 among girls today
- 439 born since 2006
- 2010s peak decade
- 67% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Zaylynn is currently the #5926 unisex name in America, more common than 67% of girls - 439 born since 2006, peaking in the 2010s.
- #5926
- among girls today
- 439
- born since 2006
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 67%
- more common than other girls
Zaylynn vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#5926
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 67% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
60% of everyone ever named Zaylynn was born in this single decade.
2019
Single peak year
54 babies were named Zaylynn in 2019 - its busiest year on record.
How Zaylynn compares
439 Top 47% higher than 53% 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
Zaylynn's all-time total is 15% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Zaylynn | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 439 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 54 | 48 | 19,840 |
Zaylynn's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Zaylynn splits its recorded history at 2017: 66% of all births land in the more recent half, 34% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 2006 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2019 peak of 54 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Zaylynn at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2019
Current rank
#5,926
Active since
2006
Zaylynn popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2006–2025
- Peak year (2019)
- 54
- Annual births at peak, across 20 years of records
Zaylynn popularity over time - boys
86 total births recorded since 2009 (Zaylynn as boys' name)
Zaylynn by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Zaylynn's strongest decade.
265 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 60% of all-time use.
Zaylynn births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2000s 15
2000s
15 births
- 2010s
2010s
265 births
- 2020s
2020s
159 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 265 births (60% of all-time use).
Zaylynn by state
Where Zaylynn concentrates geographically, total births since 2006
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 51 | 11.6% |
| #2 | Pennsylvania | | 7 | 1.6% |
| #3 | California | | 5 | 1.1% |
Texas share of Zaylynn's total US births 11.6%
Even split
51 of 439 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Zaylynn? ▼
Zaylynn has been given to 439 babies in the U.S. since 2006, according to SSA data. Among girls, it ranks #5926 as of the latest data. 54 babies were born in 2019, its single highest year.
When was Zaylynn most popular? ▼
Zaylynn was most popular in the 2010s decade with 265 total births. The single peak year was 2019.
Where is Zaylynn most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Zaylynn are Texas (51 births), Pennsylvania (7 births), California (5 births).
Is Zaylynn a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Zaylynn is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 439 births, and as a boy's name it has 86 births.
How long has the name Zaylynn been used? ▼
Zaylynn has been recorded in Social Security data since 2006, spanning 20 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Zaylynn? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Zaylee, Zayla, Zaya, Zaynab, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Zaylynn's data
- Zaylynn's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (265 total births) through the 2020s (159) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Zaylynns (51 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 Zaylynn
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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. "Zaylynn: #5926 Unisex Name - 439 Births, Peak 2019." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/zaylynn. 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 Zaylynn 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.