Unisex · #6,268 in 2026

Waelyn

Current Rank
#6,268
Peak Rank
#6,215 (2023)
Total Babies
88
5-Yr Trend
+51%
👧 Girl peak #10,287 (38 total)
👦 Boy peak #6,215 (88 total)
👦As Boy Name
2018
First Year
2026
Last Year
2023
Peak Year
#6215
Peak Rank
88
Total Count
8
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
2018
First Year
2024
Last Year
2021
Peak Year
#10287
Peak Rank
38
Total Count
6
Years Active

The Story of Waelyn

As a girl name

Waelyn first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 2018, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2021, when 9 Waelyns were born — ranking #10,287 that year. As of 2026, Waelyn ranks #10,241 for girls with 9 births, holding steady (+0%). In total, more than 38 Waelyns have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Waelyn first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 2018, with 10 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2023, when 14 Waelyns were born — ranking #6,215 that year. As of 2026, Waelyn ranks #6,268 for boys with 14 births, rising sharply (+51% over the past five years). In total, more than 88 Waelyns have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Waelyn

Phonetically similar names — useful when Waelyn is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Waelyn

What does the name Waelyn mean?
Waelyn is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2018. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Waelyn in 2026?
In 2026, Waelyn ranks #6,268 among boys' names in the U.S., with 14 babies given the name that year.
When was Waelyn most popular?
Waelyn reached its peak popularity in 2023, ranking #6,215 that year with 14 babies given the name.
Is Waelyn a unisex name?
Yes — Waelyn is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 30% of Waelyns assigned female and 70% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Waelyn?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Waelyn include Avyon, Omarii, Zahi. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Waelyn

Waelyn is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2018 and has accumulated 88 births in the dataset. Waelyn's peak popularity came in 2023 when it ranked #6,215. Use the chart and map above to compare Waelyn's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.