Waylan
- US rank
- #2,572
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #2,310 in 2019
51 babies were named Waylan in the US in 2025. It has climbed 45 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1923–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Waylan you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 33,445 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Waylan, 51 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Waylan would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryWaylan first shows up in US birth records in 1923, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 102 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2019, when it reached #2,310.
- Then vs nowWaylan is 3.7× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 123,457 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 33,445.
- TrendWaylan has climbed 45 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #2,572. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedWaylan is most popular in Michigan, where it ranks #905. It's in the top 1,000 in 1 state.
About the name Waylan
Waylan is a boy name of English origin. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with W and ending in “-lan”. US birth records list Waylan for boys from 1923 to 2025, in 70 of those 103 years. Its best year was 2019, when it ranked #2,310 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #2,572, with 51 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 2.3 | 426,829 boys |
| 1930s | 3.0 | 332,226 boys |
| 1940s | 1.5 | 684,932 boys |
| 1950s | 0.6 | 1,639,344 boys |
| 1960s | 2.3 | 444,444 boys |
| 1970s | 5.1 | 195,695 boys |
| 1980s | 2.5 | 404,858 boys |
| 1990s | 4.4 | 225,734 boys |
| 2000s | 11 | 95,238 boys |
| 2010s | 23 | 43,554 boys |
| 2020s | 30 | 33,632 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Waylan
What is the origin of the name Waylan?
Waylan has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Waylan a boy or girl name?
Waylan is a boy name.
How popular is the name Waylan?
Waylan ranked #2,572 for US boys in 2025, given to 51 babies. Its best year was 2019 (#2,310).