Waylyn
Every Waylyn since 2007 — 373 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Waylyn
Waylyn is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,381 in 2025 with 24 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2007, 373 American babies have been named Waylyn — about 69% boys and 31% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2023, when 51 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 Waylyn stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Waylyn 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 | 8 | #11,864 | 24 | #4,381 |
| 2024 | 14 | #7,933 | 30 | #3,784 |
| 2023 | 14 | #8,030 | 37 | #3,287 |
| 2022 | 10 | #10,348 | 27 | #4,081 |
| 2021 | 17 | #6,949 | 17 | #5,547 |
| 2020 | 11 | #9,513 | 19 | #5,028 |
| 2019 | 13 | #8,579 | 24 | #4,325 |
| 2018 | 6 | #15,578 | 13 | #6,683 |
| 2017 | 10 | #10,651 | 12 | #7,072 |
| 2016 | 6 | #16,124 | 12 | #7,124 |
| 2015 | 5 | #18,963 | 6 | #12,017 |
| 2014 | — | — | 10 | #8,090 |
| 2013 | — | — | 10 | #8,071 |
| 2012 | — | — | 5 | #14,123 |
| 2011 | — | — | 6 | #12,211 |
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| 2007 | — | — | 7 | #10,862 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Waylyn in 2025?
Waylyn ranked #4,381 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 24 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Waylyn?
373 babies have been named Waylyn in the United States since 2007, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Waylyn most popular?
Waylyn peaked in 2023, when 51 newborns received the name.
Is Waylyn a boy or girl name?
Waylyn is used for both: about 31% of babies named Waylyn have been girls and 69% boys.
Is the name Waylyn rising or falling?
Waylyn is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.