An uncommon Greek pick — distinctive and rare.
A polysaccharide, consisting of xylose residues, found in the cell walls of some algae and plants.
Xylan is a boy's baby name of Greek origin, from the Greek xylon, meaning 'wood.' Xylan is also a scientific term for a plant polysaccharide found in wood, and as a given name it has a striking visual presence with its X-opening and the natural, earthy resonance of its woody root.
Xylan has 16+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2006.
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 89 | ▲ |
| 2010s | 71 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 14 | — |
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 16 | #5861 |
| 2023 | 20 | #5055 |
| 2022 | 24 | #4431 |
| 2021 | 17 | #5551 |
| 2020 | 12 | #7015 |
| 2019 | 12 | #7146 |
| 2018 | 8 | #9630 |
| 2017 | 7 | #10720 |
| 2016 | 11 | #7574 |
| 2015 | 7 | #10586 |
| 2014 | 7 | #10659 |
| 2013 | 6 | #12059 |
| 2012 | 8 | #9676 |
| 2010 | 5 | #14169 |
| 2008 | 7 | #10990 |
| 2006 | 7 | #10617 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (2006–2024) · Methodology