Declining since 2017, #8,243 for boys today.
Popularity of Weylin since 1951
Babies named Weylin per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 10 |
| 1960s | 15 |
| 1970s | 142 |
| 1980s | 61 |
| 1990s | 125 |
| 2000s | 91 |
| 2010s | 162 |
| 2020s | 63 |
Meaning & origin
Weylin is a rare modern American name that first appeared in Social Security records in 1951. Its rank of 8,243rd in 2023 places it far from the top, with roughly 1 in 189,786 newborns given the name each year. The name's popularity peaked in 2018, but since 2017 its trajectory has been falling, though it maintains a small consistent presence. Weylin's similarity to more familiar names like Waylon and Brayden may appeal to parents seeking a distinctive yet approachable choice. While no specific top states are reported due to its rarity, the name's usage is scattered across the country.
Weylin first appeared in U.S. records in 1951 and likely arises as a modern spelling variant of Waylon, itself a modern coinage combining Wayne and the popular suffix -lon. It may also be an invented name formed for its appealing sound. The name has seen modest but consistent use, particularly from the 2000s onward, and remains relatively rare.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Wey, Lin
Variants: Waylon, Wailin
Sibling names for Weylin
Names that share Weylin's style, for a brother or sister.
