Waylon

Waylon is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 4,878 boys in the United States.

Waylon at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Waylon

Waylon belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Waylon first appears in Social Security records in 1911. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #62 in 2023, and in 2024 4,878 babies received the name — 49,608 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Waylon in US records

First recorded (US)
1911
Best US rank
#62 in 2023
Peak year
2022
Babies named Waylon in 2024
4,878
Total since 1880
49,608

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Waylon mean?

The meaning of Waylon is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Waylon a boy or girl name?

Waylon is a boy name. In 2024, 4,878 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Waylon?

Waylon comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Waylon?

Waylon first appears in US records in 1911. Its best-ever ranking was #62 in 2023, and 4,878 babies were given the name in 2024.

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