Boy · #660 in 2026

Waylen

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

Current Rank

#660

Peak Rank

#660 (2026)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

+204%

2017

First Year

2024

Last Year

2022

Peak Year

#6978

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Waylen

Waylen first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1947, with 5 babies given the name that year. The name hit its high-water mark in 2026: 416 births, good for #660 nationwide. The 2020s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 67% of all recorded Waylens. In the latest 2026 data it stands at #660 among baby boy names with 416 births, rising sharply (+204% over the past five years). In total, more than 3K Waylens have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1940s 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 Waylen

Phonetically similar names — useful when Waylen 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 Waylen

What does the name Waylen mean?

Waylen is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1947. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Waylen in 2026?

In 2026, Waylen ranks #660 among boys' names in the U.S., with 416 babies given the name that year.

When was Waylen most popular?

Waylen reached its peak popularity in 2026, ranking #660 that year with 416 babies given the name.

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

Waylen has historically been most popular in New Hampshire, Idaho, Montana. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Waylen.

Is Waylen a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Waylen?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Waylen include Margaret, Dennie, Claudie. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Waylen

Waylen is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1947 and has accumulated 3K births in the dataset. Waylen's peak popularity came in 2026 when it ranked #660. Use the chart and map above to compare Waylen'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.