Boy · #56 in 2026

Waylon

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

Current Rank

#56

Peak Rank

#56 (2026)

Total Babies

60K

5-Yr Trend

+49%

2013

First Year

2026

Last Year

2023

Peak Year

#4044

Peak Rank

333

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Waylon

Waylon first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1911, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2026, when 5,300 Waylons were born — ranking #56 that year. As of 2026, Waylon ranks #56 for baby boys with 5,300 births, rising sharply (+49% over the past five years). In total, more than 60K Waylons have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s 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 Waylon

Phonetically similar names — useful when Waylon 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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Woollen
Willin
Waling
Whelan
Wollen
Wallin

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Waylon

What does the name Waylon mean?

Waylon is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1911. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Waylon in 2026?

In 2026, Waylon ranks #56 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5,300 babies given the name that year.

When was Waylon most popular?

Waylon reached its peak popularity in 2026, ranking #56 that year with 5,300 babies given the name.

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

Waylon has historically been most popular in West Virginia, Kentucky, Mississippi. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Waylon.

Is Waylon a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Waylon?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Waylon include Adrian, Diego, Dakota. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Waylon

Waylon is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1911 and has accumulated 60K births in the dataset. Waylon's peak popularity came in 2026 when it ranked #56. Use the chart and map above to compare Waylon'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.