Boy nameCurrently #796 in the USRising
Waylen
2 syllablesPeak year: 20236 lettersStarts with W
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Waylen's meaning
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Waylen's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Waylen |
|---|---|
| 1947 | 5 |
| 1956 | 5 |
| 1965 | 5 |
| 1969 | 7 |
| 1972 | 5 |
| 1973 | 5 |
| 1976 | 6 |
| 1977 | 5 |
| 1978 | 5 |
| 1979 | 6 |
| 1980 | 7 |
| 1983 | 5 |
| 1985 | 5 |
| 1993 | 6 |
| 1994 | 7 |
| 1995 | 6 |
| 1998 | 10 |
| 1999 | 11 |
| 2000 | 8 |
| 2001 | 11 |
| 2002 | 12 |
| 2003 | 15 |
| 2004 | 10 |
| 2005 | 27 |
| 2006 | 24 |
| 2007 | 33 |
| 2008 | 24 |
| 2009 | 28 |
| 2010 | 29 |
| 2011 | 60 |
| 2012 | 53 |
| 2013 | 53 |
| 2014 | 67 |
| 2015 | 61 |
| 2016 | 68 |
| 2017 | 93 |
| 2018 | 85 |
| 2019 | 157 |
| 2020 | 117 |
| 2021 | 166 |
| 2022 | 279 |
| 2023 | 410 |
| 2024 | 322 |
Waylen through the decades
- Waylen peaked in 2023, when 410 babies were named Waylen in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Waylen has risen 342% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Waylen currently ranks #796 in the US and is on the rise.