Wayland
- US rank
- #2,284
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #765 in 1912
61 babies were named Wayland in the US in 2025. It has climbed 1,450 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1884–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Wayland you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 28,011 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Wayland, 61 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Wayland would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryWayland first shows up in US birth records in 1884, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 141 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1912, when it reached #765.
- Then vs nowWayland is 4.1× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 114,943 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 28,011.
- TrendWayland has climbed 1,450 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #2,284. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedWayland is most popular in Michigan, where it ranks #829, followed by Virginia (#971). It's in the top 1,000 in 2 states.
About the name Wayland
Wayland is a boy name of English origin. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with W and ending in “-and”. US birth records list Wayland for boys from 1884 to 2025, in 123 of those 142 years. Its best year was 1912, when it ranked #765 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #2,284, with 61 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 27 | 37,221 boys |
| 1890s | 9.0 | 110,865 boys |
| 1900s | 8.2 | 121,951 boys |
| 1910s | 49 | 20,396 boys |
| 1920s | 44 | 22,904 boys |
| 1930s | 44 | 22,836 boys |
| 1940s | 33 | 30,386 boys |
| 1950s | 20 | 50,891 boys |
| 1960s | 20 | 49,188 boys |
| 1970s | 26 | 38,066 boys |
| 1980s | 14 | 69,589 boys |
| 1990s | 11 | 93,809 boys |
| 2000s | 7.8 | 127,389 boys |
| 2010s | 17 | 60,459 boys |
| 2020s | 28 | 35,842 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 Wayland
What is the origin of the name Wayland?
Wayland has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Wayland a boy or girl name?
Wayland is a boy name.
How popular is the name Wayland?
Wayland ranked #2,284 for US boys in 2025, given to 61 babies. Its best year was 1912 (#765).