Unisex · #12,301 in 2026

Wailyn

Current Rank
#12,301
Peak Rank
#10,798 (2019)
Total Babies
21
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #13,455 (6 total)
👦 Boy peak #10,798 (21 total)
👦As Boy Name
2014
First Year
2024
Last Year
2019
Peak Year
#10798
Peak Rank
21
Total Count
4
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
2023
First Year
2023
Last Year
2023
Peak Year
#13455
Peak Rank
6
Total Count
1
Years Active

The Story of Wailyn

As a girl name

Wailyn first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 2023, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2023, when 6 Wailyns were born — ranking #13,455 that year. As of 2026, Wailyn ranks #13,455 for girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 6 Wailyns have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2020s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Wailyn first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 2014, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2019, when 6 Wailyns were born — ranking #10,798 that year. As of 2026, Wailyn ranks #12,301 for boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 21 Wailyns 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 Wailyn

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

  • Whalen
  • Walen
  • Wailing
  • Whaling
  • Willin
  • Waylon
  • Waling
  • Wallin
  • Walin
  • Wolin
  • Wollin
  • Woolen

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Wailyn

What does the name Wailyn mean?
Wailyn is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2014. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Wailyn in 2026?
In 2026, Wailyn ranks #12,301 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Wailyn most popular?
Wailyn reached its peak popularity in 2019, ranking #10,798 that year with 6 babies given the name.
Is Wailyn a unisex name?
Yes — Wailyn is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 22% of Wailyns assigned female and 78% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Wailyn?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Wailyn include Renick, Jamson, Nielsen. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Wailyn

Wailyn is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2014 and has accumulated 21 births in the dataset. Wailyn's peak popularity came in 2019 when it ranked #10,798. Use the chart and map above to compare Wailyn'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.