Rising since 2004, #2,207 for boys today.
Popularity of Zaylin since 2001
Babies named Zaylin per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 43 | 100 |
| 2010s | 191 | 329 |
| 2020s | 69 | 366 |
Meaning & origin
Zaylin first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2001, a modern invention that mirrors the structure of other popular 'Zay-' names. It peaked in 2023 at rank 2207 with 1 in 26,689 newborns, and has been steadily rising since 2004. As of 2025, the name is most common in Louisiana, North Carolina, and Texas. Its appeal lies in its contemporary sound and unisex versatility, though it remains relatively rare.
Zaylin is a modern invented name, first recorded in the United States in 2001. It belongs to the group of contemporary names formed by combining the trendy initial 'Zay-' (as in Zayn or Zayden) with the fashionable suffix '-lin' (as in Kaylin or Jaylin). The name has no traditional etymology or meaning outside its modern coinage.
Where Zaylin is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Zay, Zay-Zay
Sibling names for Zaylin
Names that share Zaylin's style, for a brother or sister.
