Boy · #2,472 in 2026

Waylan

Name: Popularity of the name Waylan in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Waylan, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#2,472

Peak Rank

#2,310 (2023)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

+15%

2019

First Year

2020

Last Year

2019

Peak Year

#13792

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Waylan

Waylan first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1923, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2023, when 60 Waylans were born — ranking #2,312 that year. As of 2026, Waylan ranks #2,472 for baby boys with 56 births, rising sharply (+15% over the past five years). In total, more than 1K Waylans have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1920s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Waylan

Phonetically similar names — useful when Waylan 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
Woolen
Woollen
Waylon
Whelan
Wollen
Wallen
Willen
Wheelan
Wellen
Wilen

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Waylan

What does the name Waylan mean?

Waylan is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1923. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Waylan in 2026?

In 2026, Waylan ranks #2,472 among boys' names in the U.S., with 56 babies given the name that year.

When was Waylan most popular?

Waylan reached its peak popularity in 2023, ranking #2,310 that year with 60 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Waylan most popular?

Waylan has historically been most popular in Kentucky, Indiana, Tennessee. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Waylan.

Is Waylan a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Waylan is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Waylan?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Waylan include Pearley, Bush, Ulys. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Waylan

Waylan is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1923 and has accumulated 1K births in the dataset. Waylan's peak popularity came in 2023 when it ranked #2,310. Use the chart and map above to compare Waylan'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.