boy name
Waylon
Gender
Boy
Popularity
#56 · U.S. boys (2025)
Popularity of Waylon in the US, 1880–2025
Waylon first appears in US records in 1911. It peaked in 2025, when 5,408 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 5,408.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Waylon popular?
Near its peak Waylon is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2025.
| 2020s | 28,366 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 17,612 | |
| 2000s | 3,345 | |
| 1990s | 1,206 | |
| 1980s | 1,945 | |
| 1970s | 1,604 | |
| 1960s | 320 | |
| 1950s | 141 | |
| 1940s | 181 | |
| 1930s | 187 | |
| 1920s | 107 | |
| 1910s | 34 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Waylon a boy or a girl name?
Waylon is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Waylon a popular name right now?
Waylon is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2025.
How popular is the name Waylon?
In 2025, Waylon ranked #56 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Waylon most popular?
Waylon was most popular in 2025, when about 5,408 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.