Unisex · #4,835 in 2026

Waylynn

Current Rank
#4,835
Peak Rank
#3,334 (2019)
Total Babies
399
5-Yr Trend
-25%
👧 Girl peak #3,334 (399 total)
👦 Boy peak #4,181 (155 total)
👧As Girl Name
2013
First Year
2026
Last Year
2019
Peak Year
#3334
Peak Rank
399
Total Count
14
Years Active
👦As Boy Name
2011
First Year
2026
Last Year
2022
Peak Year
#4181
Peak Rank
155
Total Count
12
Years Active

The Story of Waylynn

As a girl name

Waylynn first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 2013, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2019, when 47 Waylynns were born — ranking #3,334 that year. As of 2026, Waylynn ranks #4,835 for girls with 28 births, falling sharply (-25%). In total, more than 399 Waylynns have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Waylynn first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 2011, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2022, when 25 Waylynns were born — ranking #4,181 that year. As of 2026, Waylynn ranks #5,362 for boys with 18 births, rising sharply (+82% over the past five years). In total, more than 155 Waylynns 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 Waylynn

Phonetically similar names — useful when Waylynn 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 Waylynn

What does the name Waylynn mean?
Waylynn is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2013. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Waylynn in 2026?
In 2026, Waylynn ranks #4,835 among girls' names in the U.S., with 28 babies given the name that year.
When was Waylynn most popular?
Waylynn reached its peak popularity in 2019, ranking #3,334 that year with 47 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Waylynn most popular?
Waylynn has historically been most popular in Michigan, Florida, Texas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Waylynn.
Is Waylynn a unisex name?
Yes — Waylynn is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 72% of Waylynns assigned female and 28% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Waylynn?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Waylynn include Neema, Emmily, Shanyia. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Waylynn

Waylynn is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2013 and has accumulated 399 births in the dataset. Waylynn's peak popularity came in 2019 when it ranked #3,334. Use the chart and map above to compare Waylynn'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.