RisingGaining cultural share#56 boys’ name in 2025
Peak era
2025
Peak births
5,408
Current vitality
Strong
Peak generation
Gen Alpha
1911Peak 20252025
Quick answers about Waylon
How many people are named Waylon?
An estimated 53,943 living Americans are named Waylon.
How rare is Waylon?
Waylon is still widely used among babies today, with 5,408 boys receiving the name in 2025, matching its recorded peak. It was the #56 boys’ name in 2025.
How old is the typical Waylon?
The median age of a living American named Waylon is approximately 6 years, with most bearers falling between 3 and 11 years old.
Is Waylon still popular?
Yes — Waylon is currently rising in popularity, with 5,408 births in 2025. Births this decade are running about 4.4× higher than the previous decade.
Where is Waylon most common?
Waylon has its strongest geographic signal in West Virginia, where it appeared 5.0× more often than the national baseline in the 2020s.
Peak year
2025
Decline from peak
0%
2025
5,408
All-time
55,048
Diaspora map
Waylon broke out in Iowa, North Carolina, and Oklahoma (1980) and became over-represented in 26 states over 43 years.
Broke out: Iowa, North Carolina, and Oklahoma, 1980 · over-represented in 26 states over 43 years
