Waylon
Waylon is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Land by the road or path.
Origin and history
Waylon is an English name derived from an Old English surname meaning land by the road. Historically associated with country music icon Waylon Jennings, the name has experienced a dramatic surge in U.S. popularity in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
55,048 babies in the United States have been named Waylon since 1880. It ranks #473 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #66.
States where it is most popular
- TX (9.1 %)
- NC (5.4 %)
- TN (5.3 %)
- OH (4.9 %)
- FL (4.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 34 |
| 1920-1930 | 107 |
| 1930-1940 | 187 |
| 1940-1950 | 181 |
| 1950-1960 | 141 |
| 1960-1970 | 320 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,604 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,945 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,206 |
| 2000-2010 | 3,345 |
| 2010-2019 | 17,612 |
| 2020-2029 | 28,366 |
Famous people named Waylon
- Waylon Jennings: Musician, Singer
- Waylon Payne: Singer, Songwriter
Nicknames
Way
Fun facts
- The name's popularity in the United States was largely pioneered by outlaw country musician Waylon Jennings.
- More than half of all recorded U.S. births for the name Waylon since 1880 have occurred after 2020.