Zaylin
How to say it: ZAY-lin · /ˈzeɪlɪn/
Modern American invention from Zay- plus -lin - recent unisex coinage with no historic root.
Zaylin was the 825th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 71 babies of either sex (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 40% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #579 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #825 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 (both sexes) | 71 |
| Share of births | 1 in 12,463 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +40% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #579 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Zaylin is a newcomer: almost all of its history is from the last forty years.
What goes with it
Nicknames
- Zay
- Lin
Honouring a Zaylin in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Zaylin is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
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