boy's name
Zalan
- Gender Boy
- Letters 5
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 164
Zalan is a boy's name. In 2024 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2014, when 9 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in England and Wales.
- Today about 1 in 175,654 babies in England and Wales is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 2010.
Zalan Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 2010s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 2010s | 60 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 24 |
How Popular Is Zalan?
In 2025, Zalan was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It is a rare choice.
Where Zalan Is Used
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Zalan
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Zalan Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Zalan over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
Sibling Names for Zalan
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Zalan — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Zalan
How popular is the name Zalan?
In 2025, Zalan was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It is a rare choice.
Is Zalan a girl's or a boy's name?
Zalan is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
When was Zalan most popular?
Zalan peaked in 2014, when 9 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
Is Zalan a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Zalan currently ranks #6,304 in England and Wales. Its usage has held steady over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.