Rising since 2003, #2,833 for boys today.
Popularity of Zylan since 2002
Babies named Zylan per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 77 |
| 2010s | 239 |
| 2020s | 231 |
Meaning & origin
Zylan, a modern coinage, first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2002. By 2025, it ranked 2,833, given to roughly 1 in 38,820 boys that year. Its popularity has been on a steady upward trajectory since 2003, peaking so far in 2024. The name shows a strong regional concentration in Texas (TX), reflecting a pattern common among contemporary invented names that spread from trendsetting states.
Zylan first appeared in U.S. records in 2002, likely a modern coinage. It may be formed from the popular sound 'Zy' (influenced by names like Zaire and Zion) combined with the suffix '-lan', fashionable in contemporary American naming.
Where Zylan is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Zy
Sibling names for Zylan
Names that share Zylan's style, for a brother or sister.
