Xylin
A feminine name having Greek origins meaning "made of wood".
Name Census estimates that about 14 living Americans carry the first name Xylin. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Xylin today is around 3 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Xylin births was 2024 (9 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Xylin. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Xylin. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
14
~ 1 in 24,482,453 Americans
Peak year
2024
9 babies that year
Average age
3
years old
2024 SSA rank
#8,914
Tracked since 2022
Popularity
Xylin: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Xylin 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 Xylin during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 14 | 0 | 14 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Xylin
The name Xylin is a relatively obscure and uncommon given name with uncertain origins. However, some scholars believe it may have its roots in ancient Greek language and culture, potentially derived from the word "xylon," meaning "wood" or "tree."
This connection to nature and the natural world is a recurring theme in many ancient cultures, where names were often inspired by elements of the environment. The name Xylin could have been bestowed upon individuals as a symbol of strength, resilience, or connection to the earth.
While there are no definitive historical references to the name Xylin in ancient texts or religious scriptures, its unique spelling and pronunciation suggest it may have been used in isolated communities or regions of the ancient world.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Xylin was a Greek philosopher and mathematician who lived in the 5th century BCE. Although little is known about his life and works, his name appears in a few historical records from that era, indicating that the name was in use during that time period, even if it was relatively uncommon.
In the 12th century, a female artist and illuminator from Constantinople was known by the name Xylin. Her intricate and beautiful illuminations adorned several religious manuscripts and codices, earning her recognition and acclaim among her contemporaries.
During the Renaissance period, a Italian sculptor named Xylin da Firenze (born in 1472, died in 1534) gained fame for his intricate marble statues and architectural adornments, many of which can still be found in churches and public buildings throughout Italy.
In the 19th century, a French botanist and explorer named Xylin Dumont (1812-1888) made significant contributions to the field of plant taxonomy, discovering and cataloging numerous species during his expeditions to various regions of the world.
More recently, a Norwegian painter and artist named Xylin Olsen (1920-2002) gained recognition for her bold and expressive abstract works, which were heavily influenced by the natural landscapes and colors of her native country.
While the name Xylin may not be as common or widely recognized as some other names, its unique and intriguing history spans centuries and cultures, serving as a testament to the rich diversity of human naming traditions.
People
Xylin + last name combinations
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FAQ
Xylin: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Xylin?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 14 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Xylin 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 24,482,453 US residents.
Is Xylin a common name?
We classify Xylin as "Very Rare". It ranks above 34% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 14 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Xylin most popular?
The single biggest year for Xylin was 2024, when 9 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Xylin is about 3 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 Xylin in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Xylin a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Xylin 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 Xylin still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Xylin 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 Xylin 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 share the name Xylin?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.