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Zaelynn

A feminine name possibly derived from the Hebrew word "Zai", meaning "gift".

Name Census estimates that about 544 living Americans carry the first name Zaelynn. It is a predominantly female name (96.0% of registrations). The average person named Zaelynn today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Zaelynn births was 2017 (51 babies).

This page is the full Name Census profile for Zaelynn. 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

544

~ 1 in 630,063 Americans

Peak year

2017

51 babies that year

Average age

8

years old

2024 SSA rank

#4,026

Tracked since 2006

Gender

Gender distribution for Zaelynn

Zaelynn leans heavily female at 96.0% of total registrations, but 22 boys have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.

96% female
Male22 (4.0%)Female526 (96.0%)

Zaelynn as a male name

  • Ranked #14,186 in 2024
  • 5 male births in 2024
  • Peak: 2017 (6 births)

Zaelynn as a female name

  • Ranked #4,026 in 2024
  • 37 female births in 2024
  • Peak: 2021 (49 births)

Popularity

Zaelynn: popularity over time

The SSA tracks Zaelynn from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 311 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Zaelynn remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.

Babies born per year

MaleFemale
013263851201020152020

Decades

Zaelynn 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 Zaelynn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.

DecadeMaleFemaleTotal
2000s01818
2010s6305311
2020s16203219

Geography

Where Zaelynns live

Origin

Meaning and history of Zaelynn

The name Zaelynn is a relatively modern invention, likely created in the late 20th or early 21st century. It does not appear to have any direct linguistic or cultural origins, but rather seems to be a combination of various name elements and sounds intended to create a unique and visually appealing name.

One possible influence on the name Zaelynn could be the Hebrew name Zoe, meaning "life." The "Zae" sound at the beginning of the name may have been derived from this source. The "-lynn" ending is a common suffix in English-language names, often used to create feminine variations of more traditional names.

There are no known historical references or records of the name Zaelynn being used prior to the modern era. It does not appear in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical documents from any notable period or culture.

As a relatively new name, there are no famous historical figures known to have been named Zaelynn. However, here are five examples of individuals who have been given this name in more recent times:

1. Zaelynn Grace, an American child actress born in 2006, known for her role in the television series "The New Normal."

2. Zaelynn Johnson, an American high school student and social media influencer, born in the early 2000s.

3. Zaelynn Smith, a Canadian competitive swimmer, born in the late 1990s, who has represented her country at international events.

4. Zaelynn Rodriguez, an American singer and songwriter, born in the late 1980s, who has released several independent albums.

5. Zaelynn Thompson, an American entrepreneur and business owner, born in the early 1980s, who founded a successful online clothing company.

While the name Zaelynn is a modern creation without a long historical lineage, it has gained some popularity in recent decades as parents seek out unique and distinctive names for their children.

People

Zaelynn + last name combinations

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FAQ

Zaelynn: questions and answers

How many people in the U.S. are named Zaelynn?

Name Census puts the figure at roughly 544 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Zaelynn 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 630,063 US residents.

Is Zaelynn a common name?

We classify Zaelynn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 85.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 548 babies have been registered with this name.

When was Zaelynn most popular?

The single biggest year for Zaelynn was 2017, when 51 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Zaelynn is about 8 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.

Is Zaelynn a female name?

Yes, 96.0% of people registered as Zaelynn in the SSA data are female. 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.

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.

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