How Many People Are Named Zulay?
Complete statistics for the name Zulay: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Zulay is a very rare female name, with only 511 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 645,256 Americans. The majority of those named Zulay are under 30, giving it a genuinely modern feel.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 22 is often seen as a master builder, symbolizing leadership and a strong drive to succeed.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 19All 518 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: 2010Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Zulay Through the Generations
Zulay emerged as a name in the late 20th century, peaking in popularity in 2010 with 45 births. Since then, its usage has been slowly declining, reflecting its status as a newer-generation name. With most of the 511 estimated living Zulays being under 30, it's clear that this name is still very much associated with younger individuals, with 380 under-30 and only 138 aged between 30 and 60.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Zulay's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Zulay
How Many People Have the Name Zulay?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 511 people in the United States currently share the name Zulay. That works out to roughly 1 in every 645,256 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Zulay a Common or Rare Name?
Zulay 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 Zulay Mean?
Zulay 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 Zulay in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Zulay Most Popular?
The name Zulay reached peak popularity in 2010, with 45 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
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 Zulay?
Approximately 511 people named Zulay live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 518. That works out to roughly 1 in 645,256 Americans.
Is Zulay a rare name?
Zulay is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 645,256 Americans has this name.
What does the name Zulay mean?
Zulay means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Zulay more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Zulay are male and 100% are female.
When was Zulay most popular?
Zulay peaked in 2010 with 45 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
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.