Total births
362
Unisex name · since 2013
Waylynn
Since 2013, U.S. Social Security records show 362 babies named Waylynn, peaking in 2019. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #4383
- among girls today
- 362
- born since 2013
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 75%
- more common than other girls
Yes -- Waylynn is the #4383 most popular unisex name in the U.S. today, with 362 recorded since 2013.
Social Security Administration records show Waylynn recorded 362 times among girls since 2013, holding rank #4383 nationally today, ahead of 75% of girls, peaking in the 2020s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2013 to 2025.
- #4383 among girls today
- 362 born since 2013
- 2020s peak decade
- 75% more common than other girls
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Waylynn is currently the #4383 unisex name in America, more common than 75% of girls - 362 born since 2013, peaking in the 2020s.
- #4383
- among girls today
- 362
- born since 2013
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 75%
- more common than other girls
Waylynn vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#4383
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 75% of names given to girls today.
2020s
Peak decade
57% of everyone ever named Waylynn was born in this single decade.
2019
Single peak year
47 babies were named Waylynn in 2019 - its busiest year on record.
How Waylynn compares
362 49th percentile among 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Waylynn's all-time total is 5% below the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Waylynn | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 362 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 47 | 48 | 19,840 |
Waylynn's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Waylynn's SSA record in two at 2019 and the more recent half accounts for 70% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 30%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 2013, with only 6 births recorded -- set against the 2019 peak of 47, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Waylynn at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2019
Current rank
#4,383
Active since
2013
Waylynn popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2013–2025
- Peak year (2019)
- 47
- Annual births at peak, across 13 years of records
Waylynn popularity over time - boys
140 total births recorded since 2011 (Waylynn as boys' name)
Waylynn by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2020s was Waylynn's strongest decade.
205 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 57% of all-time use.
Waylynn births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2010s
2010s
157 births
- 2020s
2020s
205 births
What this shows Peak: 2020s at 205 births (57% of all-time use).
Waylynn by state
Where Waylynn concentrates geographically, total births since 2013
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Waylynn? ▼
Waylynn has been given to 362 babies in the U.S. since 2013, according to SSA data. Among girls, it ranks #4383 as of the latest data. 47 babies were born in 2019, its single highest year.
When was Waylynn most popular? ▼
Waylynn was most popular in the 2020s decade with 205 total births. The single peak year was 2019.
Where is Waylynn most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Waylynn are Texas (10 births), Florida (5 births), Michigan (5 births).
Is Waylynn a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Waylynn is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 362 births, and as a boy's name it has 140 births.
How long has the name Waylynn been used? ▼
Waylynn has been recorded in Social Security data since 2013, spanning 13 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Waylynn? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Wayne, Waynette, Waylon, Waynetta, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Waylynn's data
- Texas records the most Waylynns (10 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Waylynn
Nearby Names Like Waylynn
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Waylynn
Wayne Girl
1,604 births
Waynette Girl
589 births
Waylon Girl
#5009 290 births
Waynetta Girl
183 births
Waylyn Girl
#7919 114 births
Compare Waylynn side by side: Waylynn vs Wayne Waylynn vs Waynette Waylynn vs Waylon
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 2013–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Waylynn: #4383 Unisex Name - 362 Births, Peak 2019." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/waylynn. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Waylynn draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.