Rising since 2016, #4,396 for boys today.
Popularity of Zylus since 2016
Babies named Zylus per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2010s | 22 |
| 2020s | 110 |
Meaning & origin
Zylus is a modern invented name that first appeared on U.S. birth certificates in 2016. It is extremely rare: in the most recent year with data (2025), it ranked 4,396th nationally, with approximately 1 in every 74,264 newborn boys receiving the name. The name has been rising slowly in usage since its debut, reaching its peak popularity in 2024. Despite its recent origins, Zylus has not yet recorded any births in the top states, suggesting very scattered use. The name follows a contemporary pattern of names starting with the letter Z, a trend that has gained momentum in the 2020s. Without historical or cultural roots, Zylus stands as a genuinely modern creation, offering parents a distinctive and rare choice.
Zylus is a modern coinage, first recorded in the United States in 2016. It appears to be formed from the initial Z (a fashionable starting letter in contemporary American naming) combined with a suffix derived from names like Sylus or Silas. The name has no traditional etymology or historical use, reflecting recent trends toward unique Z-initial names.
Sibling names for Zylus
Names that share Zylus's style, for a brother or sister.
