Waylin
Every Waylin since 1978 — 453 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Waylin
Waylin is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,652 in 2025 with 31 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1978, 453 American babies have been named Waylin — about 88% boys and 12% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2023, when 38 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Waylin stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Waylin year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 31 | #3,652 |
| 2024 | 7 | #13,394 | 23 | #4,562 |
| 2023 | 6 | #15,075 | 32 | #3,625 |
| 2022 | 5 | #17,612 | 27 | #4,080 |
| 2021 | 12 | #8,950 | 23 | #4,487 |
| 2020 | 6 | #14,981 | 18 | #5,216 |
| 2019 | 5 | #17,843 | 22 | #4,627 |
| 2018 | — | — | 16 | #5,755 |
| 2017 | 8 | #12,662 | 21 | #4,738 |
| 2016 | 6 | #16,123 | 24 | #4,317 |
| 2015 | — | — | 21 | #4,700 |
| 2014 | — | — | 24 | #4,256 |
| 2013 | — | — | 17 | #5,387 |
| 2012 | — | — | 17 | #5,468 |
| 2011 | — | — | 15 | #5,930 |
| 2010 | — | — | 11 | #7,561 |
| 2009 | — | — | 6 | #12,407 |
| 2008 | — | — | 8 | #9,824 |
| 2007 | — | — | 6 | #12,289 |
| 2006 | — | — | 8 | #9,544 |
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| 2004 | — | — | 7 | #9,894 |
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| 2001 | — | — | 6 | #10,497 |
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| 1990 | — | — | 5 | #9,447 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Waylin in 2025?
Waylin ranked #3,652 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 31 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Waylin?
453 babies have been named Waylin in the United States since 1978, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Waylin most popular?
Waylin peaked in 2023, when 38 newborns received the name.
Is Waylin a boy or girl name?
Waylin is used for both: about 12% of babies named Waylin have been girls and 88% boys.
Is the name Waylin rising or falling?
Waylin is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.