Waylen
How to say it: WAY-lun · /ˈweɪlən/
Modern respelling of Waylon, an English name of uncertain origin; possibly from Old English meaning 'land beside the road'.
Waylen was the 62nd most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 289 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up 3.1-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #17 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #62 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 289 |
| Share of births | 1 in 576 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | ×3.1 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #17 |
| In France, 2025 | #1,330 among boys’ names, 0 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Waylen arrived recently and has grown quickly. The 2020s are its strongest showing yet, and growth looks likely to continue.
What goes with it
Soft and sturdy with plenty of liquid resonance, Waylen carries a strong air. Weston feels close in spirit and Walker also fits alongside.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Waylen is about 1 in 24.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
In France: #1,330 for boys in 2025.
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