Waylen
- US rank
- #848
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #676 in 2023
289 babies were named Waylen in the US in 2025. It has climbed 670 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1947–2025
Most popular states (2025)
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Waylen you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 5,910 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Waylen, 289 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Waylen would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryWaylen first shows up in US birth records in 1947, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 78 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2023, when it reached #676.
- Then vs nowWaylen is 41× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 243,902 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 5,910.
- TrendWaylen has climbed 670 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #848. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedWaylen is most popular in West Virginia, where it ranks #330, followed by Ohio (#470) and Missouri (#489). It's in the top 1,000 in 22 states.
About the name Waylen
Waylen is a boy name of English origin. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with W and ending in “-len”. US birth records list Waylen for boys from 1947 to 2025, in 44 of those 79 years. Its best year was 2023, when it ranked #676 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #848, with 289 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 0.9 | 1,111,111 boys |
| 1950s | 0.2 | 4,166,667 boys |
| 1960s | 0.7 | 1,515,152 boys |
| 1970s | 2.0 | 510,204 boys |
| 1980s | 0.9 | 1,063,830 boys |
| 1990s | 2.1 | 480,769 boys |
| 2000s | 9.6 | 104,603 boys |
| 2010s | 38 | 26,261 boys |
| 2020s | 149 | 6,720 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 Waylen
What is the origin of the name Waylen?
Waylen has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Waylen a boy or girl name?
Waylen is a boy name.
How popular is the name Waylen?
Waylen ranked #848 for US boys in 2025, given to 289 babies. Its best year was 2023 (#676).