Waylen Name Popularity and Statistics
Waylen 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 Waylen?
Waylen is spelled W-A-Y-L-E-N. The name has 6 letters.
Waylen Popularity in 2025
Rank#848
Recorded Births289
- Boys usage fell 53 places to #848 and recorded 27 fewer 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.
Waylen Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2009 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 289 | #848 |
| 2024 | Girls | 7 | #12,161 |
| 2024 | Boys | 316 | #795 |
| 2023 | Girls | 8 | #11,169 |
| 2023 | Boys | 403 | #676 |
| 2022 | Girls | 16 | #6,984 |
| 2022 | Boys | 263 | #894 |
| 2021 | Girls | 9 | #10,292 |
| 2021 | Boys | 158 | #1,218 |
| 2020 | Girls | 7 | #12,142 |
| 2020 | Boys | 110 | #1,518 |
| 2019 | Girls | 10 | #9,736 |
| 2019 | Boys | 147 | #1,271 |
| 2018 | Boys | 85 | #1,792 |
| 2017 | Girls | 6 | #14,124 |
| 2017 | Boys | 87 | #1,768 |
| 2016 | Boys | 68 | #2,066 |
| 2015 | Boys | 61 | #2,212 |
| 2014 | Boys | 67 | #2,082 |
| 2013 | Boys | 53 | #2,364 |
| 2012 | Boys | 53 | #2,380 |
| 2011 | Boys | 60 | #2,173 |
| 2010 | Boys | 29 | #3,633 |
| 2009 | Boys | 28 | #3,721 |
When Was Waylen 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
403 recorded births
National rank #676
2024 · Boys
316 recorded births
National rank #795
2025 · Boys
289 recorded births
National rank #848
2022 · Boys
263 recorded births
National rank #894
Where Waylen 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 |
|---|---|---|
| WV | #330 | 5 |
| OH | #470 | 22 |
| MO | #489 | 12 |
| IN | #512 | 13 |
| OR | #529 | 6 |
| MN | #552 | 9 |
| AL | #622 | 7 |
| KY | #625 | 6 |