Zylin
A unique invented name with no definitive meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 139 living Americans carry the first name Zylin. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Zylin today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Zylin births was 2021 (22 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Zylin. 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
139
~ 1 in 2,465,859 Americans
Peak year
2021
22 babies that year
Average age
8
years old
2024 SSA rank
#5,642
Tracked since 2007
Popularity
Zylin: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Zylin from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 80 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
Zylin 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 Zylin during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Zylin
The name Zylin is a relatively modern invention with no definitive historical origins or linguistic roots. It appears to be a creative combination of sounds and letters, perhaps inspired by existing names or words, but without a clear etymology or cultural background.
While there are no ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records that directly reference the name Zylin, it is possible that it was influenced by other names or words from various languages and cultures. However, such connections are speculative and cannot be definitively established.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Zylin are relatively recent, likely dating back no further than the late 20th century. It is challenging to find notable historical figures who bore this name, as it seems to be a modern coinage without a significant historical presence.
One possible reference to the name Zylin can be found in the work of science fiction author Piers Anthony, who included a character named Zylin in his book "Crewel Lye" from the Xanth series, published in 1984. However, this is a fictional character and does not constitute a historical record of the name's usage.
In the absence of definitive historical records or famous individuals bearing the name Zylin, it is difficult to provide a comprehensive historical account of its meaning and origins. The name appears to be a contemporary creation, potentially inspired by various linguistic elements but without a clear cultural or etymological background.
People
Zylin + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Zylin 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
Zylin: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Zylin?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 139 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Zylin 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 2,465,859 US residents.
Is Zylin a common name?
We classify Zylin as "Very Rare". It ranks above 69.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 140 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Zylin most popular?
The single biggest year for Zylin was 2021, when 22 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Zylin 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 Zylin in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Zylin a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Zylin 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.
Is Zylin still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Zylin 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 Zylin 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 are named Zylin?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.