Waylen Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Waylen originates from the Old English 'Wælan', meaning 'wailing' or 'weeping', and it has evolved through historical forms such as Wayland. It reflects traits of emotional depth and individuality, with no significant biblical relevance.
The name Waylen is most popular in Idaho, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is gaining popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Waylen has been too falling for male in MidWest, too falling for male in Northeast, too falling for male in South, too falling for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Waylen' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 6723rd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 5593rd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 10422nd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 4018th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1259th out of 23106 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 14090th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Waylen' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Waylen"
Pronunciation
/ˈweɪlən/
Origin
English
Etymology
Waylen is derived from the Old English given name 'Wælan', which means 'a wailing' or 'a weeping'. The name has been influenced by the surname 'Wayland', meaning 'land by the road' or 'pathway'.
Meaning
wailing, weeping, pathway
Language Evolution
Wælan, Wayland, Waylen
Historical Usage
The name Waylen began to gain popularity in the late 20th century as a modern variant and has seen a rise in usage in English-speaking countries.
Variants & Derivatives
Wayland, Walen, Wailand
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Waylen is perceived as a unique and modern name, often associated with creativity and individuality.
Famous People
Waylen McGowan, Waylen Kauffman
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Waylen"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Waylen"
"Waylen" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 6723rd of 7552 | 10 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 5593rd of 10718 | 51 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 10422nd of 16616 | 29 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 4018th of 24088 | 355 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 1259th of 23106 | 1,815 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 14090th of 30306 | 63 |
Regional Popularity of "Waylen" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
68.16% 3123rd/4582 |
- |
45.59% 3334th/7313 |
- |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
25.25% 1006th/3984 |
37.55% 1685th/4487 |
17.17% 1171st/6822 |
25.18% 1580th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Waylen" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Waylen"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Waylen" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.