Zaylynn
A feminine name with an uncertain meaning, potentially related to grace or beauty.
Name Census estimates that about 492 living Americans carry the first name Zaylynn. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 84.0% of registrations being female. The average person named Zaylynn today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Zaylynn births was 2019 (60 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Zaylynn. 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
492
~ 1 in 696,655 Americans
Peak year
2019
60 babies that year
Average age
8
years old
2024 SSA rank
#6,136
Tracked since 2006
Gender
Gender distribution for Zaylynn
Zaylynn leans heavily female at 84.0% of total registrations, but 79 boys have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Zaylynn as a male name
- Ranked #9,845 in 2024
- 8 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2023 (17 births)
Zaylynn as a female name
- Ranked #6,136 in 2024
- 20 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2019 (54 births)
Popularity
Zaylynn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Zaylynn 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 290 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Zaylynn remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Zaylynn 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 Zaylynn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Zaylynns live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. Texas, Pennsylvania, California recorded the most babies named Zaylynn, while California, Pennsylvania, Texas recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 19 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Zaylynn
The given name Zaylynn is a relatively modern invention that does not have a direct linguistic origin or cultural background. It appears to be a blending of the popular names Zoe and Lynn, which have Greek and English roots respectively.
The name Zoe derives from the Greek word "zoe" meaning "life," and it has been used since ancient times in Greece and other parts of the Mediterranean region. Lynn, on the other hand, is an English name with Old German origins, meaning "lake" or "pool."
While the name Zaylynn itself does not have any known historical references or appearances in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it is worth noting that the names Zoe and Lynn have been used throughout history by various individuals.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Zoe dates back to the 4th century AD, when a Christian martyr named Saint Zoe was martyred in Rome. In more recent times, notable individuals named Zoe include the Greek-American actress Zoe Laskari (1924-2008) and the British author Zoe Heller (born 1965).
As for Lynn, some notable historical figures include the American actress Lynn Redgrave (1943-2010) and the English author Lynn Barber (born 1944).
Regarding the name Zaylynn specifically, it is challenging to find well-documented examples of individuals throughout history who bore this name due to its modern origin. However, here are five individuals who have been recorded as having the first name Zaylynn:
1. Zaylynn Lyons, an American social media influencer known for her fashion and lifestyle content.
2. Zaylynn Garcia, a former high school basketball player from Texas, who received recognition for her athletic achievements.
3. Zaylynn Pearson, a young author from Canada who published her first children's book at the age of 12.
4. Zaylynn Strickland, an American entrepreneur and founder of a skincare line for women of color.
5. Zaylynn Thompson, a former student at the University of California, Berkeley, who was involved in various campus organizations and initiatives.
It is worth noting that due to the relatively recent emergence of the name Zaylynn, there may be limited historical records or notable individuals associated with it compared to more traditional names with deeper roots.
People
Zaylynn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Zaylynn 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
Zaylynn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Zaylynn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 492 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Zaylynn 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 696,655 US residents.
Is Zaylynn a common name?
We classify Zaylynn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 84.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 495 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Zaylynn most popular?
The single biggest year for Zaylynn was 2019, when 60 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Zaylynn 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 Zaylynn in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Zaylynn a female name?
Yes, 84.0% of people registered as Zaylynn 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 Zaylynn still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Zaylynn 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 Zaylynn 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 have the name Zaylynn?
If you just want to know how many people have the name Zaylynn, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.