Waylan Name Popularity and Statistics
Waylan is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Waylan?
Waylan is spelled W-A-Y-L-A-N. The name has 6 letters.
Waylan Popularity in 2025
Rank#2,572
Recorded Births51
- Boys usage rose 102 places to #2,572 and recorded 2 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Waylan Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2004 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 51 | #2,572 |
| 2024 | Boys | 49 | #2,674 |
| 2023 | Boys | 60 | #2,315 |
| 2022 | Boys | 58 | #2,408 |
| 2021 | Boys | 42 | #2,918 |
| 2020 | Girls | 5 | #15,088 |
| 2020 | Boys | 48 | #2,617 |
| 2019 | Girls | 6 | #13,799 |
| 2019 | Boys | 59 | #2,310 |
| 2018 | Boys | 48 | #2,617 |
| 2017 | Boys | 44 | #2,755 |
| 2016 | Boys | 44 | #2,726 |
| 2015 | Boys | 44 | #2,722 |
| 2014 | Boys | 39 | #2,929 |
| 2013 | Boys | 31 | #3,405 |
| 2012 | Boys | 39 | #2,954 |
| 2011 | Boys | 36 | #3,114 |
| 2010 | Boys | 46 | #2,632 |
| 2009 | Boys | 23 | #4,278 |
| 2008 | Boys | 38 | #3,057 |
| 2007 | Boys | 30 | #3,511 |
| 2006 | Boys | 24 | #4,001 |
| 2005 | Boys | 23 | #3,941 |
| 2004 | Boys | 18 | #4,602 |
When Was Waylan Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2023 · Boys
60 recorded births
National rank #2,315
2019 · Boys
59 recorded births
National rank #2,310
2022 · Boys
58 recorded births
National rank #2,408
2025 · Boys
51 recorded births
National rank #2,572
Where Waylan Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| MI | #905 | 7 |
| GA | #1,216 | 6 |
| TX | #2,080 | 7 |