Zailynn
A modern invented name with uncertain meaning, possibly blending Zoe and Lynn.
Name Census estimates that about 308 living Americans carry the first name Zailynn. It is a predominantly female name (98.4% of registrations). The average person named Zailynn today is around 10 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Zailynn births was 2015 (28 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Zailynn. 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
308
~ 1 in 1,112,839 Americans
Peak year
2015
28 babies that year
Average age
10
years old
2023 SSA rank
#7,923
Tracked since 2008
Gender
Gender distribution for Zailynn
Zailynn leans heavily female at 98.4% of total registrations, but 5 boys have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Zailynn as a male name
- Ranked #14,151 in 2023
- 5 male births in 2023
- Peak: 2023 (5 births)
Zailynn as a female name
- Ranked #7,923 in 2024
- 14 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2015 (28 births)
Popularity
Zailynn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Zailynn 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 195 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Zailynn remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Zailynn 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 Zailynn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Zailynns live
Origin
Meaning and history of Zailynn
The name Zailynn is a modern English invention without any known ancient roots or historical ties to a particular culture or language. It appears to be a combination of the popular name Zoe, derived from the Greek word "zoe" meaning "life," and the suffix "-lynn," which is a common English name ending of uncertain origin.
While the name Zailynn itself does not have any recorded appearances in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records, some elements of its construction can be traced back to earlier sources. The name Zoe has been used as a given name since ancient Greek times, with notable historical figures such as the Byzantine Empress Zoe Porphyrogenita (978-1050 CE) and the ancient Greek philosopher Zeno of Citium (334-262 BCE).
The earliest recorded examples of the name Zailynn are relatively recent, likely emerging in the late 20th or early 21st century as a unique variation of more traditional names. Due to its modern origins, there are no famous historical figures specifically associated with the name Zailynn itself.
However, it is worth noting that variations and similar spellings of the name have been used throughout history, albeit rarely. For instance, the name Zaylene has been recorded as a given name in the United States, although its origins and meaning are unclear. Similarly, the name Zailyn has been used as a given name in some parts of the world, possibly derived from a combination of the names Zaina and Ailyn.
While the name Zailynn lacks a rich historical background or cultural significance, its unique sound and blend of elements from more established names have likely contributed to its growing popularity in recent years as parents seek distinctive and creative names for their children.
People
Zailynn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Zailynn as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with Z
Other first names starting with Z with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Zailynn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Zailynn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 308 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Zailynn 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 1,112,839 US residents.
Is Zailynn a common name?
We classify Zailynn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 79.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 310 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Zailynn most popular?
The single biggest year for Zailynn was 2015, when 28 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Zailynn is about 10 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 Zailynn in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Zailynn a female name?
Yes, 98.4% of people registered as Zailynn 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.
Is Zailynn still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Zailynn 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 Zailynn 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 Zailynn?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people have the name Zailynn at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.