How Many People Are Named Zylan?
Complete statistics for the name Zylan: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Zylan is a very rare name for boys, with only 499 people bearing it today, making up just 1 in 661,620 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with all 503 recorded births happening since 2000, and it's on the rise.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 6 represents harmony and balance.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 10All 503 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: 2024Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Zylan Through the Generations
Zylan emerged in the early 2000s and peaked in popularity in 2024 with 49 births, marking a significant increase from its earlier years. Today, all 503 individuals named Zylan are under 30, indicating its status as a newer-generation name. The trend suggests continued growth, with the average age of those named Zylan being just 10 years old.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Zylan's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Zylan
How Many People Have the Name Zylan?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 499 people in the United States currently share the name Zylan. That works out to roughly 1 in every 661,620 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Zylan a Common or Rare Name?
Zylan 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 Zylan Mean?
Zylan means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Zylan in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Zylan Most Popular?
The name Zylan reached peak popularity in 2024, with 49 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
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 Zylan?
Approximately 499 people named Zylan live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 503. That works out to roughly 1 in 661,620 Americans.
Is Zylan a rare name?
Zylan is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 661,620 Americans has this name.
What does the name Zylan mean?
Zylan means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Zylan more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Zylan are male and 0% are female.
When was Zylan most popular?
Zylan peaked in 2024 with 49 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
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.