Total births
406
Boys' name · since 2005
Zylen
406 babies named Zylen in U.S. Social Security records since 2005, with the highest year being 2015. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- #4419
- among boys today
- 406
- born since 2005
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 69%
- more common than other boys
Zylen currently ranks #4419 among boys' names in America, with 406 babies recorded since 2005.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Zylen has been recorded 406 times among boys since 2005, currently ranked #4419 nationally and more common than 69% 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 2005 to 2025.
- #4419 among boys today
- 406 born since 2005
- 2010s peak decade
- 69% more common than other boys
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Zylen is currently the #4419 boys' name in America, more common than 69% of boys - 406 born since 2005, peaking in the 2010s.
- #4419
- among boys today
- 406
- born since 2005
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 69%
- more common than other boys
Zylen vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#4419
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 69% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
71% of everyone ever named Zylen was born in this single decade.
2015
Single peak year
72 babies were named Zylen in 2015 - its busiest year on record.
How Zylen compares
406 Top 48% higher than 52% 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
Zylen's all-time total is 11% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Zylen | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 406 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 72 | 23 | 22,252 |
Zylen's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Zylen's full recorded timeline at 2017, 39% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 61% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 2005, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2015 peak of 72 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Zylen at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2015
Current rank
#4,419
Active since
2005
Zylen popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2005–2025
- Peak year (2015)
- 72
- Annual births at peak, across 21 years of records
Zylen by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Zylen's strongest decade.
290 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 71% of all-time use.
Zylen births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2000s 16
2000s
16 births
- 2010s
2010s
290 births
- 2020s 100
2020s
100 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 290 births (71% of all-time use).
Zylen by state
Where Zylen concentrates geographically, total births since 2005
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Georgia | | 12 | 3.0% |
| #2 | Texas | | 8 | 2.0% |
| #3 | Indiana | | 6 | 1.5% |
| #4 | Mississippi | | 6 | 1.5% |
| #5 | Tennessee | | 6 | 1.5% |
| #6 | South Carolina | | 5 | 1.2% |
Georgia share of Zylen's total US births 3.0%
Even split
12 of 406 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 6 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Zylen? ▼
406 babies have been named Zylen since 2005. It currently ranks #4419 among boys. The peak year was 2015 with 72 births.
When was Zylen most popular? ▼
Zylen was most popular in the 2010s decade with 290 total births. The single peak year was 2015.
Where is Zylen most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Zylen are Georgia (12 births), Texas (8 births), Indiana (6 births).
How long has the name Zylen been used? ▼
Records for Zylen go back to 2005, giving 21 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Zylen? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Zyler, Zylan, Zylo, Zylon, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Zylen's data
- Zylen's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (290 total births) through the 2020s (100) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Georgia records the most Zylens (12 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Georgia 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 Zylen
Nearby Names Like Zylen
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Zylen
Zyler Boy
#1874 1,455 births
Zylan Boy
#2708 547 births
Zylo Boy
#2556 251 births
Zylon Boy
#3682 213 births
Zylin Boy
#5611 148 births
Compare Zylen side by side: Zylen vs Zyler Zylen vs Zylan Zylen vs Zylo
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Zylen
Data Sources
Data as of July 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. "Zylen: #4419 Boys' Name - 406 Births, Peak 2015." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/zylen. 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 Zylen 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 July 2026.