Zylen
Of disputed origin, potentially a variant spelling of Zion.
Name Census estimates that about 380 living Americans carry the first name Zylen. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Zylen today is around 10 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Zylen births was 2015 (72 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Zylen. 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
380
~ 1 in 901,985 Americans
Peak year
2015
72 babies that year
Average age
10
years old
2024 SSA rank
#4,412
Tracked since 2005
Popularity
Zylen: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Zylen 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 289 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Zylen 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 Zylen during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Zylens live
The SSA's state-level files cover 6 states and territories. Georgia, Texas, Indiana recorded the most babies named Zylen, while South Carolina, Tennessee, Mississippi recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 7 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Zylen
The name Zylen is a relatively modern invention, likely originating in the late 20th or early 21st century. It does not appear to have any direct linguistic roots in ancient languages or cultural traditions. However, its spelling and sound may have been inspired by various sources.
One possible influence could be the name Zylah, which has been recorded as a variant spelling of the Hebrew name Zilah or Zillah, meaning "shadow" or "shade." The name Zillah appears in the Book of Genesis as one of the wives of Lamech. While Zylen does not share the same meaning or origin, the similarity in spelling and pronunciation may have played a role in its creation.
Another potential influence could be the prefix "zy-" or "zi-," which is found in some words of Greek origin, such as "zygote" or "zither." These prefixes often relate to concepts of joining, binding, or connecting. While not directly related to the name Zylen, the sound and appearance may have been appealing to those coining the name.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Zylen are relatively recent, with most examples appearing in the late 20th or early 21st century. One of the earliest notable individuals with this name was Zylen Skye, an American singer and songwriter born in 1986. She released her debut album, "Reflections," in 2010.
Another person of note with the name Zylen is Zylen Joy, an American artist and illustrator born in 1992. Her work has been featured in various publications and galleries, and she is known for her vibrant and whimsical style.
In the field of sports, Zylen Bingham is an American football player who played as a wide receiver for the University of South Florida Bulls from 2015 to 2019. He was born in 1997.
Zylen Cosby is an American actress and model, born in 1998. She has appeared in various television shows and commercials, and is also known for her advocacy work in the areas of mental health and body positivity.
Zylen Romero is a Canadian artist and photographer born in 1990. His work often explores themes of identity, culture, and the human experience, and he has exhibited in various galleries across North America.
While the name Zylen is relatively new and lacking in extensive historical references, it has gained popularity in recent decades as a unique and distinctive choice for parents seeking an uncommon name for their children.
People
Zylen + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Zylen 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
Zylen: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Zylen?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 380 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Zylen 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 901,985 US residents.
Is Zylen a common name?
We classify Zylen as "Very Rare". It ranks above 81.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 383 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Zylen most popular?
The single biggest year for Zylen was 2015, when 72 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Zylen is about 10 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Zylen a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Zylen 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.
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.