Boy nameCurrently #65 in the USRising
Waylon
//ˈweɪˌlɑn//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20226 lettersStarts with W
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Waylon's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Waylon's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Waylon |
|---|---|
| 1911 | 5 |
| 1915 | 6 |
| 1916 | 7 |
| 1918 | 11 |
| 1919 | 5 |
| 1920 | 9 |
| 1921 | 9 |
| 1922 | 6 |
| 1923 | 8 |
| 1924 | 14 |
| 1925 | 9 |
| 1926 | 14 |
| 1927 | 8 |
| 1928 | 19 |
| 1929 | 11 |
| 1930 | 15 |
| 1931 | 18 |
| 1932 | 9 |
| 1933 | 23 |
| 1934 | 22 |
| 1935 | 18 |
| 1936 | 19 |
| 1937 | 25 |
| 1938 | 29 |
| 1939 | 9 |
| 1940 | 18 |
| 1941 | 20 |
| 1942 | 17 |
| 1943 | 19 |
| 1944 | 19 |
| 1945 | 15 |
| 1946 | 19 |
| 1947 | 18 |
| 1948 | 22 |
| 1949 | 14 |
| 1950 | 11 |
| 1951 | 16 |
| 1952 | 18 |
| 1953 | 15 |
| 1954 | 12 |
| 1955 | 11 |
| 1956 | 18 |
| 1957 | 8 |
| 1958 | 24 |
| 1959 | 8 |
| 1960 | 9 |
| 1961 | 8 |
| 1962 | 17 |
| 1963 | 7 |
| 1964 | 13 |
| 1965 | 11 |
| 1966 | 25 |
| 1967 | 53 |
| 1968 | 79 |
| 1969 | 98 |
| 1970 | 119 |
| 1971 | 111 |
| 1972 | 86 |
| 1973 | 100 |
| 1974 | 88 |
| 1975 | 116 |
| 1976 | 161 |
| 1977 | 253 |
| 1978 | 258 |
| 1979 | 312 |
| 1980 | 387 |
| 1981 | 304 |
| 1982 | 200 |
| 1983 | 184 |
| 1984 | 193 |
| 1985 | 180 |
| 1986 | 128 |
| 1987 | 133 |
| 1988 | 117 |
| 1989 | 119 |
| 1990 | 113 |
| 1991 | 126 |
| 1992 | 135 |
| 1993 | 109 |
| 1994 | 130 |
| 1995 | 109 |
| 1996 | 126 |
| 1997 | 134 |
| 1998 | 110 |
| 1999 | 114 |
| 2000 | 131 |
| 2001 | 105 |
| 2002 | 228 |
| 2003 | 207 |
| 2004 | 290 |
| 2005 | 365 |
| 2006 | 466 |
| 2007 | 502 |
| 2008 | 480 |
| 2009 | 571 |
| 2010 | 657 |
| 2011 | 801 |
| 2012 | 972 |
| 2013 | 1,209 |
| 2014 | 1,508 |
| 2015 | 1,773 |
| 2016 | 2,082 |
| 2017 | 2,445 |
| 2018 | 2,806 |
| 2019 | 3,466 |
| 2020 | 3,617 |
| 2021 | 4,687 |
| 2022 | 4,953 |
| 2023 | 4,930 |
| 2024 | 4,905 |
Waylon through the decades
- Waylon peaked in 2022, when 4,953 babies were named Waylon in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Waylon has risen 374% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Waylon currently ranks #65 in the US and is on the rise.