Waylon was the 62nd most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 5,408 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 | 5,408 |
| 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, 10 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Lately Waylon has climbed without pause, making the 2020s its strongest era so far. It sits at its peak and looks ready to rise more.
What goes with it
Soft flowing sounds fill its two syllables while keeping a strong edge. Colton and Nash echo that spirit.
Middle names that flow with Waylon →
Nicknames
- Way
- Wail
Honouring a Waylon in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Waylon is about 1 in 24.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French.
In France: #1,330 for boys in 2025.
Famous people named Waylon
- Waylon Jennings (1937–2002)American country musician
- Waylon Francis (born 1990)Costa Rican footballer
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