Rising since 2010, #5,208 for boys today.
Popularity of Weyland since 1974
Babies named Weyland per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 58 |
| 2020s | 67 |
Meaning & origin
Weyland is a rare American given name that first appeared on the U.S. baby name charts in 1974. As of 2025, it ranked 5,208th nationally, given to roughly 1 in every 94,893 boys. The name has been rising in use since 2010 and reached its peak popularity in 2025. Weyland is almost certainly a respelling of the Old English name Wayland, known from the legendary smith Wayland. Its modern usage remains uncommon, concentrated in no particular state. Despite its obscurity, Weyland fits a contemporary pattern of occupational and surname-style names, such as Hayes and Sawyer.
Weyland is a variant of the Old English name Wayland, derived from the elements weg 'way, road' and land 'land'. In Germanic legend, Wayland the Smith was a master craftsman. The name was revived in modern times and occasionally used as a given name, especially in the United States.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Wey, Lanny
Variants: Wayland
Sibling names for Weyland
Names that share Weyland's style, for a brother or sister.
