Rising since 1999, #3,583 for boys today.
Popularity of Waylin since 1978
Babies named Waylin per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0 | 5 |
| 1980s | 0 | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0 | 41 |
| 2010s | 19 | 188 |
| 2020s | 36 | 154 |
Meaning & origin
Waylin is a modern American name with no deep historical roots and uncertain etymology. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1978, likely as a blend of the sounds of Waylon or Wayne with the suffix -lin, a pattern common in contemporary coinages. As of 2025, Waylin ranked 3,583, with a frequency of about 1 in 55,099 births, and its popularity has been steadily rising since 1999, reaching a peak in 2023. The trajectory suggests increasing use, though it remains a relatively rare choice. No state records its use as particularly concentrated, reflecting its broad but sparse distribution.
Waylin is a modern coinage first recorded in 1978, likely formed by blending the sound of names like Waylon or Wayne with the popular -lin suffix (cf. Braylin, Jaylin). It is not derived from any traditional language or root and has no established meaning. The name has seen gradual use in the United States since the late 1970s.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Waylin
Names that share Waylin's style, for a brother or sister.
