Zalen
boy name#5399 in 2025Zalen entered the US charts in 1997, peaked at #2527 in 2024, ranks #5399 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1997–2025
#5399
rank today
#2527
peak (2024)
17
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1990s | #8110 |
| 2000s | #5990 |
| 2010s | #4811 |
| 2020s | #5273 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Zalen has been most popular in CA, MS.
Living bearers
About 500 people named Zalen are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Zalen is a kid of about 12 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Zalen in 2025?
- Zalen ranks #5399 among US boy names in 2025, with 17 babies given the name.
- When was the name Zalen most popular?
- Zalen peaked in 2024, reaching #2527 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Zalen with classmates?
- Zalen will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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