Waylon: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced WAY-lahn · 2 syllables
Waylon means “land by the road”, from English.
Variant of Wayland popularized by the American singer Waylon Jennings who was originally named Wayland.
- Meaning
- land by the road
- Origin
- English
- Pronunciation
- WAY-lahn
- US rank (2025)
- #56
- US babies a year
- about 4,985 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2020
- Style
- Rising
How popular is Waylon?
Waylon was the #56 name in the US in 2025, given to 5,425 babies. It’s rising: up 298% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
Most popular in West Virginia (#1), Kentucky (#4), Mississippi (#6), Montana (#7), Oklahoma (#8), Arkansas (#9), Tennessee (#9).
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #56 |
| Canada | #240 |
| Australia | #913 |
How old are people named Waylon?
Half of US adults named Waylon are older than 37; most are between 18 and 58. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
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Questions about Waylon
What does the name Waylon mean?
Waylon means “land by the road”. It comes from English.
How do you pronounce Waylon?
Waylon is pronounced WAY-lahn.
How popular is the name Waylon?
Waylon was the #56 name in the US in 2025, given to 5,425 babies. It’s rising: up 298% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
How old are people named Waylon?
Half of US adults named Waylon are older than 37. Most are between 18 and 58.