Zyelle
A feminine name of unknown origin, possibly a variant of Zelle.
Name Census estimates that about 97 living Americans carry the first name Zyelle. It is a predominantly female name (94.9% of registrations). The average person named Zyelle today is around 7 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Zyelle births was 2024 (17 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Zyelle. 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 Zyelle. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
97
~ 1 in 3,533,550 Americans
Peak year
2024
17 babies that year
Average age
7
years old
2020 SSA rank
#6,900
Tracked since 2014
Gender
Gender distribution for Zyelle
Zyelle leans heavily female at 94.9% of total registrations, but 5 boys have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Zyelle as a male name
- Ranked #14,046 in 2020
- 5 male births in 2020
- Peak: 2020 (5 births)
Zyelle as a female name
- Ranked #6,900 in 2024
- 17 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2024 (17 births)
Popularity
Zyelle: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Zyelle from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 54 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
Zyelle 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 Zyelle during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Zyelles live
Origin
Meaning and history of Zyelle
The name Zyelle is a modern invention, likely derived from the French name Zélie, which itself has roots in the Greek name Selia, meaning "moon." It is a relatively new name, with no known historical references or appearances in ancient texts or religious scriptures.
While the name Zyelle is a relatively recent creation, there are a few notable individuals who have borne this name throughout history. One of the earliest recorded examples is Zyelle Rousseau, a French painter who lived in the late 19th century, known for her landscapes and portraits of Parisian high society.
Another notable figure is Zyelle Delacroix, a French author and feminist activist who lived in the early 20th century. She wrote several influential works on women's rights and was a prominent figure in the suffragette movement in France.
In the field of science, Zyelle Curie was a French physicist and chemist who made significant contributions to the study of radioactivity in the early 20th century. She was the daughter of the famous scientists Marie and Pierre Curie.
In more recent times, Zyelle Fontaine was a renowned French fashion designer who rose to prominence in the 1980s and 1990s. Her innovative designs and bold use of color and texture made her a household name in the fashion world.
Finally, Zyelle Dupont was a French athlete who competed in the Olympics in the early 2000s, winning several medals in track and field events. Her dedication and perseverance made her a role model for aspiring athletes around the world.
While the name Zyelle may be relatively new, these individuals have left their mark on various fields, from art and literature to science and sports, showcasing the diverse talents and achievements associated with this unique name.
People
Zyelle + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Zyelle 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
Zyelle: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Zyelle?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 97 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Zyelle 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 3,533,550 US residents.
Is Zyelle a common name?
We classify Zyelle as "Very Rare". It ranks above 64.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 98 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Zyelle most popular?
The single biggest year for Zyelle was 2024, when 17 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Zyelle is about 7 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 Zyelle in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Zyelle a female name?
Yes, 94.9% of people registered as Zyelle 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 Zyelle still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Zyelle 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 Zyelle 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 Zyelle?
Want to know how many Americans are named Zyelle? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.