Waylen
Every Waylen since 1947 — 2,615 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Waylen
Waylen is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #849 in 2025 with 289 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1947, 2,615 American babies have been named Waylen. Its peak came in 2023, when 411 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Waylen stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Waylen year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 289 | #849 |
| 2024 | 7 | #13,393 | 316 | #797 |
| 2023 | 8 | #12,125 | 403 | #678 |
| 2022 | 16 | #7,265 | 263 | #894 |
| 2021 | 9 | #11,102 | 158 | #1,224 |
| 2020 | 7 | #13,391 | 110 | #1,526 |
| 2019 | 10 | #10,439 | 147 | #1,276 |
| 2018 | — | — | 85 | #1,807 |
| 2017 | 6 | #15,796 | 87 | #1,777 |
| 2016 | — | — | 68 | #2,084 |
| 2015 | — | — | 61 | #2,230 |
| 2014 | — | — | 67 | #2,095 |
| 2013 | — | — | 53 | #2,398 |
| 2012 | — | — | 53 | #2,412 |
| 2011 | — | — | 60 | #2,200 |
| 2010 | — | — | 29 | #3,705 |
| 2009 | — | — | 28 | #3,824 |
| 2008 | — | — | 24 | #4,260 |
| 2007 | — | — | 33 | #3,377 |
| 2006 | — | — | 24 | #4,096 |
| 2005 | — | — | 27 | #3,607 |
| 2004 | — | — | 10 | #7,508 |
| 2003 | — | — | 15 | #5,252 |
| 2002 | — | — | 12 | #6,070 |
| 2001 | — | — | 11 | #6,426 |
| 2000 | — | — | 8 | #8,173 |
| 1995 | — | — | 6 | #8,828 |
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| 1985 | — | — | 5 | #7,550 |
| 1980 | — | — | 7 | #5,507 |
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| 1965 | — | — | 5 | #4,416 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Waylen in 2025?
Waylen ranked #849 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 289 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Waylen?
2,615 babies have been named Waylen in the United States since 1947, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Waylen most popular?
Waylen peaked in 2023, when 411 newborns received the name.
Is Waylen a boy or girl name?
Waylen is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 98% of babies with the name.
Is the name Waylen rising or falling?
Waylen is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.