Waylynn
A feminine name believed to be an invented spelling referring to a path or lane.
Name Census estimates that about 458 living Americans carry the first name Waylynn. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 74.0% of registrations being female. The average person named Waylynn today is around 6 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Waylynn births was 2022 (60 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Waylynn. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
458
~ 1 in 748,372 Americans
Peak year
2022
60 babies that year
Average age
6
years old
2024 SSA rank
#4,364
Tracked since 2011
Gender
Gender distribution for Waylynn
Waylynn is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 461 total registrations, 120 (26.0%) were male and 341 (74.0%) were female.
Waylynn as a male name
- Ranked #6,421 in 2024
- 14 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2022 (25 births)
Waylynn as a female name
- Ranked #4,364 in 2024
- 33 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2019 (47 births)
Popularity
Waylynn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Waylynn from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 262 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Waylynn by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Waylynn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Waylynns live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. Texas, Florida, Michigan recorded the most babies named Waylynn, while Michigan, Florida, Texas recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 7 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Waylynn
The name Waylynn is a relatively modern invention, likely created within the last few decades. It does not appear to have any direct linguistic or cultural origins. The name seems to be a combination of the English word "way" and the popular suffix "-lynn," which has been commonly used in recent years to create new feminine names.
While the name Waylynn is a contemporary creation, the elements it is composed of have deeper roots. The word "way" can be traced back to the Old English "weg," meaning a path or road. This word has its origins in the Proto-Germanic "wegaz," which is also the source of the modern German word "Weg" and the Dutch word "weg," both meaning "way" or "road."
The suffix "-lynn" is a variant of the more common "-lyn," which has been used in names like Carolyn, Gwendolyn, and Marilyn. This suffix is derived from the Old French "linde," meaning "pretty" or "gentle." It ultimately traces back to the Old German "lind," meaning "soft" or "tender."
Due to the recent origin of the name Waylynn, there are no known historical references or ancient texts that mention it. However, over the past few decades, a few notable individuals have borne this name:
1. Waylynn Lucas (born 1993) is an American singer and actress best known for her role in the Nickelodeon series "Every Witch Way."
2. Waylynn Deere (born 1998) is an American model and social media influencer.
3. Waylynn Mallory (born 1995) is an American soccer player who played for the University of California, Berkeley.
4. Waylynn Haw (born 1991) is a Canadian artist and illustrator known for her whimsical and nature-inspired works.
5. Waylynn Cunningham (born 1987) is an American entrepreneur and co-founder of the sustainable fashion brand "Wearwell."
As a relatively new name, Waylynn has not yet had the opportunity to accumulate a rich historical legacy or appear in significant historical records or texts. However, its unique blend of elements and increasing popularity suggest that it may become more prominent in the years to come.
People
Waylynn + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with W
Other first names starting with W with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Waylynn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Waylynn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 458 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Waylynn going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 748,372 US residents.
Is Waylynn a common name?
We classify Waylynn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 83.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 461 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Waylynn most popular?
The single biggest year for Waylynn was 2022, when 60 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Waylynn is about 6 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Waylynn a female name?
Yes, 74.0% of people registered as Waylynn in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.