Waylin
- US rank
- #3,583
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #3,566 in 2023
31 babies were named Waylin in the US in 2025. It has climbed 1,458 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1978–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Waylin you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 55,249 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Waylin, 31 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Waylin would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryWaylin first shows up in US birth records in 1978, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 47 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2023, when it reached #3,566.
- TrendWaylin has climbed 1,458 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #3,583. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
About the name Waylin
Waylin is a boy name of English origin. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with W and ending in “-lin”. US birth records list Waylin for boys from 1978 to 2025, in 25 of those 48 years. Its best year was 2023, when it ranked #3,566 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #3,583, with 31 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.5 | 666,667 boys |
| 1990s | 0.5 | 2,040,816 boys |
| 2000s | 2.0 | 492,611 boys |
| 2010s | 10 | 99,900 boys |
| 2020s | 15 | 67,340 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 Waylin
What is the origin of the name Waylin?
Waylin has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Waylin a boy or girl name?
Waylin is a boy name.
How popular is the name Waylin?
Waylin ranked #3,583 for US boys in 2025, given to 31 babies. Its best year was 2023 (#3,566).