Waylynn
Every Waylynn since 2011 — 502 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Waylynn
Waylynn is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #6,097 in 2025 with 20 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2011, 502 American babies have been named Waylynn — about 72% girls and 28% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2022, when 61 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 Waylynn stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Waylynn 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 | 20 | #6,097 | 20 | #5,030 |
| 2024 | 33 | #4,379 | 14 | #6,449 |
| 2023 | 30 | #4,648 | 17 | #5,651 |
| 2022 | 36 | #4,103 | 25 | #4,292 |
| 2021 | 42 | #3,671 | 8 | #9,645 |
| 2020 | 44 | #3,496 | 14 | #6,270 |
| 2019 | 47 | #3,384 | 9 | #8,844 |
| 2018 | 32 | #4,451 | 13 | #6,684 |
| 2017 | 42 | #3,693 | 6 | #12,167 |
| 2016 | 15 | #7,964 | 9 | #8,769 |
| 2015 | 7 | #14,404 | — | — |
| 2014 | 8 | #13,007 | — | — |
| 2013 | 6 | #16,424 | — | — |
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| 2011 | — | — | 5 | #14,238 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Waylynn in 2025?
Waylynn ranked #6,097 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 20 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Waylynn?
502 babies have been named Waylynn in the United States since 2011, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Waylynn most popular?
Waylynn peaked in 2022, when 61 newborns received the name.
Is Waylynn a boy or girl name?
Waylynn is used for both: about 72% of babies named Waylynn have been girls and 28% boys.
Is the name Waylynn rising or falling?
Waylynn is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.