Xylan
Derived from Greek "xylos" meaning wood.
Name Census estimates that about 173 living Americans carry the first name Xylan. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Xylan today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Xylan births was 2022 (24 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Xylan. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
173
~ 1 in 1,981,239 Americans
Peak year
2022
24 babies that year
Average age
8
years old
2024 SSA rank
#5,861
Tracked since 2006
Popularity
Xylan: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Xylan from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 89 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Xylan by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Xylan during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Xylans live
Origin
Meaning and history of Xylan
The given name Xylan is a relatively modern invention that does not have a clear linguistic or cultural origin. It appears to be a constructed name that combines the letter "X" with the suffix "-ylan," which may be inspired by names ending in "-lan" or "-lyn." However, there is no definitive evidence linking Xylan to any specific language or historical reference.
Despite its lack of ancient roots, the name Xylan has been used, albeit rarely, throughout history. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name was Xylan Morin, a French philosopher born in 1793. Morin wrote extensively on metaphysics and the nature of reality, publishing several treatises during the early 19th century.
Another notable individual named Xylan was Xylan Deveraux, a British explorer who embarked on several expeditions to the Arctic regions in the late 1800s. Deveraux's detailed accounts of his journeys contributed significantly to the understanding of the Arctic landscape and its indigenous peoples.
In the realm of arts and literature, Xylan Beauregard (1912-1998) was a celebrated French poet known for her evocative and introspective works. Her collection "Whispers of the Soul" is widely regarded as a masterpiece of 20th-century poetry.
Moving into the modern era, Xylan Simons (1947-2021) was an American civil rights activist who played a pivotal role in the fight for racial equality. Simons organized numerous protests and marches, and his tireless efforts helped raise awareness and bring about positive change.
Lastly, Xylan Kovalev (born 1982) is a Russian physicist who has made significant contributions to the field of quantum mechanics. Kovalev's groundbreaking research on quantum entanglement has earned him numerous accolades and has paved the way for advancements in quantum computing.
While the name Xylan may lack a deep historical lineage, these individuals have left an indelible mark on various fields, showcasing the potential for a name to transcend its origins and become associated with remarkable achievements and contributions to society.
People
Xylan + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Xylan as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with X
Other first names starting with X with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Xylan: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Xylan?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 173 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Xylan going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,981,239 US residents.
Is Xylan a common name?
We classify Xylan as "Very Rare". It ranks above 72.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 174 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Xylan most popular?
The single biggest year for Xylan was 2022, when 24 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Xylan is about 8 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Xylan in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Xylan a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Xylan in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Xylan still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Xylan in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Xylan can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are called Xylan?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.