Waylyn
girl name#10917 in 2025Waylyn entered the US charts in 2015, peaked at #6691 in 2021, ranks #10917 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 2015–2025
#10917
rank today
#6691
peak (2021)
8
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 2010s | #12525 |
| 2020s | #8579 |
Fashion outlook
40%chance Waylyn feels “very 2020s” by 2040 — moderate fashion risk
Waylyn sits in the calm middle of the cycle — neither chasing a wave nor sliding off one. Middle-of-the-cycle names age slowly and predictably.
Waylyn today is about where Jalila stood in 1983 — 4 years past a #6696-sized peak. By 1998, Jalila had settled around #12532.
A playful estimate from 145 years of naming cycles — not a prophecy. Great names outlive statistics.
Living bearers
About 100 people named Waylyn are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Waylyn is a kid of about 4 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Waylyn in 2025?
- Waylyn ranks #10917 among US girl names in 2025, with 8 babies given the name.
- When was the name Waylyn most popular?
- Waylyn peaked in 2021, reaching #6691 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Waylyn with classmates?
- Waylyn will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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