Boy · #6,443 in 2026

Weyland

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

Current Rank

#6,443

Peak Rank

#6,052 (2016)

Total Babies

112

5-Yr Trend

+30%

1974

First Year

2024

Last Year

2016

Peak Year

#6052

Peak Rank

112

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Weyland

Weyland first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1974, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2016, when 14 Weylands were born — ranking #6,052 that year. As of 2026, Weyland ranks #6,443 for baby boys with 13 births, rising sharply (+30% over the past five years). In total, more than 112 Weylands have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Weyland

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

Wayland
Welland
Weiland
Wyland
Wieland
Whalen
Walen
Wakeland
Weyand
Leyland
Layland
Yolande

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Weyland

What does the name Weyland mean?

Weyland is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1974. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Weyland in 2026?

In 2026, Weyland ranks #6,443 among boys' names in the U.S., with 13 babies given the name that year.

When was Weyland most popular?

Weyland reached its peak popularity in 2016, ranking #6,052 that year with 14 babies given the name.

Is Weyland a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Weyland?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Weyland include Luay, Lennin, Coal. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Weyland

Weyland is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1974 and has accumulated 112 births in the dataset. Weyland's peak popularity came in 2016 when it ranked #6,052. Use the chart and map above to compare Weyland'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.