Waylon

Rank 66th Boy Name 🔥 Popular

In 2022, the name Waylon was 66th most popular baby name for boys and 107th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 4,932 babies were named Waylon in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 682 babies in the United States were named Waylon. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 4.3% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Waylon is around 8 to 12 years old.

The name "Waylon" is well know, but not overly common.

Nicknames for Waylon include Way and Lon.

Waylon Meaning & Origin

Waylon is a strong and distinctive name of English origin, meaning "land beside the road", and it often evokes images of individuality and independence, possibly due to its association with the legendary country musician Waylon Jennings.

The name Waylon is described as country-inspired, self-assured and musically-gifted.

Pronunciation

Waylon is pronounced wey-lin in English. The name Waylon has 6 letters and 2 syllables.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Waylon

  • The name Waylon became popular in the United States probably due to the famous country music singer, Waylon Jennings.

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Geography

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