How Many People Are Named Zalen?

Complete statistics for the name Zalen: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Zalen
Very Rare
modern American coinage

Zalen is a very rare name for boys, with only 459 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 718,354 Americans. The majority of those named Zalen are under 30, giving it a truly modern feel.

~459
Living in US
1 in 718,354
Americans
2024
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Modern coinage, evokes strength
🌐
Origin
modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 22
Personality Traits
Strong Determined Confident
22
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 22 are believed to be natural leaders and visionaries.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

489
Worldwide Bearers
#1,911,214
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
459
🇮🇳 India
5
🇵🇭 Philippines
5
🇧🇷 Brazil
2
🇮🇩 Indonesia
2
🇨🇴 Colombia
1
🇬🇧 England
1
🇰🇿 Kazakhstan
1
🇲🇾 Malaysia
1
🇲🇽 Mexico
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
459 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 13
464
Would be under 30 (100%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 464 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2024

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
79
Classic Feel
6
Modern Appeal
100
International
0

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Zalen Through the Generations

Zalen has seen a steady presence in the United States since its inception, with a peak year of 2024 when 52 babies were given this name. As of now, there are 459 individuals named Zalen living in the country, with the average age being 13 years old. This indicates that the name is predominantly used among younger generations, with 464 out of the total 459 individuals being under 30 years of age.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

North Carolina 11
Texas 10
California 8
Florida 5
Mississippi 5

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Zalen's modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Zalen

How Many People Have the Name Zalen?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 459 people in the United States currently share the name Zalen. That works out to roughly 1 in every 718,354 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Zalen a Common or Rare Name?

Zalen is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Zalen Mean?

Zalen means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 22.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Zalen in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Zalen Most Popular?

The name Zalen reached peak popularity in 2024, with 52 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Zalen?

Approximately 459 people named Zalen live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 464. That works out to roughly 1 in 718,354 Americans.

Is Zalen a rare name?

Zalen is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 718,354 Americans has this name.

What does the name Zalen mean?

Zalen means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.

Is Zalen more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Zalen are male and 0% are female.

When was Zalen most popular?

Zalen peaked in 2024 with 52 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US459
All-Time Births464
1 in X1 in 718,354
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age13
Peak Year2024
World Rank#1,911,214
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.