Wylan
Every Wylan since 1997 — 320 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Wylan
Wylan is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #6,430 in 2025 with 14 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1997, 320 American babies have been named Wylan. Its peak came in 2009, when 16 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Wylan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Wylan year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 14 | #6,430 |
| 2024 | 12 | #7,236 |
| 2023 | 14 | #6,491 |
| 2022 | 9 | #8,947 |
| 2021 | 14 | #6,322 |
| 2020 | 16 | #5,685 |
| 2019 | 6 | #12,067 |
| 2018 | 15 | #6,024 |
| 2017 | 13 | #6,654 |
| 2016 | 14 | #6,332 |
| 2015 | 16 | #5,734 |
| 2014 | 13 | #6,610 |
| 2013 | 14 | #6,227 |
| 2012 | 14 | #6,284 |
| 2011 | 14 | #6,239 |
| 2010 | 14 | #6,345 |
| 2009 | 16 | #5,787 |
| 2008 | 15 | #6,052 |
| 2007 | 15 | #5,892 |
| 2006 | 7 | #10,616 |
| 2005 | 8 | #9,074 |
| 2004 | — | — |
| 2003 | 5 | #12,695 |
| 2002 | 7 | #9,359 |
| 2001 | 6 | #10,510 |
| 2000 | 5 | #12,069 |
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Famous people named Wylan
- Wylan Cyprien Soccer player · b. 1995
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Wylan in 2025?
Wylan ranked #6,430 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 14 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Wylan?
320 babies have been named Wylan in the United States since 1997, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Wylan most popular?
Wylan peaked in 2009, when 16 newborns received the name.
Is Wylan a boy or girl name?
Wylan is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Wylan rising or falling?
Wylan has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Wylan?
Well-known people named Wylan include Wylan Cyprien (soccer player).