Zaylen Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Invented
Gender Distribution:
97% Masculine / 3% Feminine
Meaning:
Zaylen is a modern invented name that is often seen as a unisex name.
Meaning of the Name Zaylen
Zaylen is a modern invented name with uncertain origins. It is believed to be a combination of the names Zay and Len. Zay is derived from the Arabic name Zaid, meaning 'prosperous' or 'increasing'. Len is a diminutive form of Leonard, meaning 'brave lion'. Zaylen is often seen as a unisex name and has gained popularity in recent years.
Popularity of the Name Zaylen
The popularity for the name Zaylen peaked in popularity in the year 2013 with 152 births, which ranked number 2,644 out of 30,885 unique names for that year. Zaylen had the most female births in 2011 with 8, which ranked number 12,152 out of 19,581 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2013 with 152, which ranked number 1,180 out of 14,061 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Zaylen has increased sharply over the last ten years from 110 births to 146 births, an increase of 32.73%. Among males, Zaylen has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 110 births to 146 births, an increase of 32.73%.
Nationwide Popularity of Zaylen
- 20 Year Trend of Zaylen: 1360.00%
- 10 Year Trend of Zaylen: 32.73%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Zaylen: 32.73%
Popularity of Zaylen by State
For males, Zaylen was most popular in Southeastern states with 53 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in TX, with 15 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Zaylen. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AL | 5 | 778 | < 5 | N/A |
| CA | 12 | 1464 | < 5 | N/A |
| FL | 6 | 1602 | < 5 | N/A |
| GA | 7 | 1101 | < 5 | N/A |
| LA | 5 | 805 | < 5 | N/A |
| MO | 5 | 862 | < 5 | N/A |
| MS | 8 | 365 | < 5 | N/A |
| NC | 8 | 939 | < 5 | N/A |
| OK | 5 | 674 | < 5 | N/A |
| TN | 6 | 909 | < 5 | N/A |
| TX | 15 | 1303 | < 5 | N/A |
| VA | 8 | 765 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Zaylen
- Total Births of Zaylen: 150 (2.87%)
- Male Births of Zaylen: 150 (2.87%)
Given the upward trend of Zaylen over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 2.87% increase in total births, for a total of 150 births in 2024. Male births for Zaylen have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 150 male births in 2024, an increase of 2.87%.