Waylon Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Waylon is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Waylon?
Waylon is spelled W-A-Y-L-O-N. The name has 6 letters.
Waylon at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Waylon may derive from an Old English surname meaning “land by a road” or “wagon settlement.”
- Origin
- Waylon is commonly associated with English-speaking countries and may derive from an Old English locational surname.
- Pronunciation
- WAY-luhn · 2 syllables
Waylon Popularity in 2025
Rank#6,546
Recorded Births17
Rank#56
Recorded Births5,408
- Girls usage fell 1,653 places to #6,546 and recorded 10 fewer births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage rose 9 places to #56 and recorded 516 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.
What Does the Name Waylon Mean?
Waylon may derive from an Old English surname meaning “land by a road” or “wagon settlement.”
Origin: Waylon is commonly associated with English-speaking countries and may derive from an Old English locational surname.
How Do You Pronounce Waylon?
PronunciationWAY-luhn
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Waylon?
- History
- The name Waylon has been used as a given name in recent decades, with increased popularity in the United States in the late 20th and early 21st centuries.
Waylon Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2014 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 17 | #6,546 |
| 2025 | Boys | 5,408 | #56 |
| 2024 | Girls | 27 | #4,893 |
| 2024 | Boys | 4,892 | #65 |
| 2023 | Girls | 36 | #4,047 |
| 2023 | Boys | 4,895 | #63 |
| 2022 | Girls | 35 | #4,108 |
| 2022 | Boys | 4,923 | #66 |
| 2021 | Girls | 30 | #4,507 |
| 2021 | Boys | 4,660 | #69 |
| 2020 | Girls | 31 | #4,358 |
| 2020 | Boys | 3,588 | #103 |
| 2019 | Girls | 28 | #4,773 |
| 2019 | Boys | 3,441 | #113 |
| 2018 | Girls | 17 | #6,792 |
| 2018 | Boys | 2,790 | #142 |
| 2017 | Girls | 18 | #6,531 |
| 2017 | Boys | 2,427 | #162 |
| 2016 | Girls | 23 | #5,622 |
| 2016 | Boys | 2,060 | #196 |
| 2015 | Girls | 12 | #8,931 |
| 2015 | Boys | 1,761 | #222 |
| 2014 | Girls | 8 | #11,931 |
| 2014 | Boys | 1,501 | #251 |
When Was Waylon 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.
2025 · Boys
5,408 recorded births
National rank #56
2022 · Boys
4,923 recorded births
National rank #66
2023 · Boys
4,895 recorded births
National rank #63
2024 · Boys
4,892 recorded births
National rank #65
Where Waylon 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 | #1 | 115 |
| KY | #4 | 223 |
| MS | #6 | 106 |
| MT | #7 | 43 |
| OK | #8 | 138 |
| TN | #9 | 299 |
| AR | #9 | 122 |
| AL | #11 | 162 |