Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Waylon.
National Rank (2025)
#56
All-Time Peak Rank
#56 (2025)
Total U.S. Births
55,048
Unisex Distribution99.5% Boy / 0.5% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Waylon Vibe: This choice is considered a Rising Star. A high-velocity modern choice demonstrating rapid, sustained growth in recent registries.
📖 The Story Behind Waylon
According to SSA data, Waylon achieved its highest historical rank of #56 in 2025. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2025 with 5,408 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 207.1%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 108 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Waylon scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Fast Rising
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+207.1% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record5,408Births in 2025
Years in Top 100
5yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
108Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:0
1890s:0
1900s:0
1910s:34
1920s:107
1930s:187
1940s:181
1950s:141
1960s:320
1970s:1,604
1980s:1,945
1990s:1,206
2000s:3,345
2010s:17,612
2020s:28,366
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesWa-yon
Letter Count6 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 25.7% of SSA names. Starts with W, a letter used by only 1.1% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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