Rising since 2010, #4,249 for boys today.
Popularity of Xylan since 2006
Babies named Xylan per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 14 |
| 2010s | 71 |
| 2020s | 114 |
Meaning & origin
Xylan is a modern invented name that first appeared in U.S. Social Security records in 2006. As of 2025, it ranks 4,249 and is given to approximately 1 in every 71,170 baby boys, with its peak popularity occurring in the same year. The name has experienced a consistent upward trajectory since 2010, reflecting the appeal of distinctive names beginning with the letter X. Despite its relatively short history, Xylan fits within a contemporary naming style that favors unique, consonant-heavy sounds. It has not yet been recorded in any top state data, suggesting it remains a rare but growing choice.
Xylan is a modern coinage, likely created by combining the letter X with the popular -lan suffix (as in Dylan, Kylan). It first appeared in U.S. records in 2006, reflecting a broader trend of distinctive X-starting names. There is no known historical or linguistic derivation.
Sibling names for Xylan
Names that share Xylan's style, for a brother or sister.
