Total births
84
Girls' name · since 1892
Zylpha
Since 1892, U.S. Social Security records show 84 babies named Zylpha, peaking in 1910. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 84
- total births
- 1892–1924
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 39%
- born in that decade
84 girls have been named Zylpha since 1892, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Zylpha has been recorded 84 times among girls since 1892, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1910s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1892 to 1924.
- 84 total births
- 1892–1924 years on record
- 1910s peak decade
- 39% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
84 girls have been named Zylpha since 1892, peaking in the 1910s, last recorded in 1924.
- 84
- total births
- 1892–1924
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 39%
- born in that decade
1910s
Peak decade
39% of everyone ever named Zylpha was born in this single decade.
1910
Single peak year
8 babies were named Zylpha in 1910 - its busiest year on record.
Zylpha's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Zylpha splits its recorded history at 1913: 51% of all births land in the more recent half, 49% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1895 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1910 peak of 8 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Zylpha at a glance
Last recorded 1924Peak year
1910
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1892
Zylpha popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1892–1924
- Peak year (1910)
- 8
- Annual births at peak, across 33 years of records
Zylpha by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1910s was Zylpha's strongest decade.
33 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 39% of all-time use.
Zylpha births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1890s
1890s
22 births
- 1900s 11
1900s
11 births
- 1910s
1910s
33 births
- 1920s
1920s
18 births
What this shows Peak: 1910s at 33 births (39% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Zylpha? ▼
84 babies have been named Zylpha since 1892. It was last recorded in 1924. The peak year was 1910 with 8 births.
When was Zylpha most popular? ▼
Zylpha was most popular in the 1910s decade with 33 total births. The single peak year was 1910.
How long has the name Zylpha been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Zylpha since 1892 -- 33 years through the most recent 1924 data.
What names are similar to Zylpha? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Zyla, Zylah, Zylee, Zylie, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Zylpha's data
- Zylpha's usage has stayed within range of its 1910s decade-level peak (33 total births) through the 1920s (18) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Zylpha
Nearby Names Like Zylpha
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Zylpha
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Zylee Girl
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Zylie Girl
#6873 173 births
Zyliah Girl
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Compare Zylpha side by side: Zylpha vs Zyla Zylpha vs Zylah Zylpha vs Zylee
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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, 1892–1924 (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. "Zylpha: Baby Name Since 1892 - 84 Births, Peak 1910." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/zylpha. 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 Zylpha 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.