Weyland
From an Old English compound meaning "estate protected by willows".
Name Census estimates that about 111 living Americans carry the first name Weyland. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Weyland today is around 9 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Weyland births was 2016 (14 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Weyland. 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
111
~ 1 in 3,087,877 Americans
Peak year
2016
14 babies that year
Average age
9
years old
2024 SSA rank
#6,785
Tracked since 1974
Census
Weyland in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 147 people with the first name Weyland, which placed it at #45,869 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#45,869
National first-name rank
People counted
147
147 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.0
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
White
64.6% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Weyland
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Weyland is White at 64.6%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (19.0%) and Two or More Races (7.5%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Weyland described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Weyland at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White64.6% · 95
- Asian and Pacific Islander19.0% · 28
- Two or more races7.5% · 11
- Hispanic or Latino3.4% · 5
- American Indian and Alaska Native3.4% · 5
- Black or African American2.0% · 3
Popularity
Weyland: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Weyland from the 1970s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 58 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
Weyland 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 Weyland during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Weyland
The name Weyland finds its roots in Old English, originating from the region that is now modern-day England. It is derived from the Old English words "weg" meaning "way, path" and "land" meaning "land, territory." The combination of these two words suggests that the name Weyland may have been used to refer to someone who lived near a well-traveled path or road.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Weyland can be found in the 9th-century Old English epic poem "Beowulf." In this work, Weyland is mentioned as a legendary smith who crafted a magnificent coat of mail. This association with metalworking and artisanship could also point to an alternative origin for the name, possibly related to the Old English word "wealdan" meaning "to wield or control."
During the Middle Ages, the name Weyland was relatively uncommon, but it did appear in various historical records and documents. One notable bearer of the name was Weyland Smith, a 13th-century English blacksmith who gained fame for his exceptional skill in metalwork. His reputation was such that his name became synonymous with excellent craftsmanship, and the phrase "as good as a Weyland Smith" was used to describe exceptional quality.
In the 16th century, the name Weyland gained some prominence in literary works. William Shakespeare included a character named Weyland in his play "Henry VI, Part II." This Weyland was a tanner, or a worker who processed animal hides into leather, suggesting that the name may have also been associated with certain trades or occupations.
Another notable figure named Weyland was Weyland Yuteville, a 17th-century English politician and member of Parliament who served during the reign of King Charles II. He was born in 1628 and played a role in the political turmoil of the English Civil War and the Restoration period.
In the 19th century, the name Weyland appeared in the works of the Romantic poet William Wordsworth. In his poem "The Solitary Reaper," Wordsworth mentioned a character named Weyland, though little is known about the inspiration behind this particular use of the name.
While the name Weyland has never been particularly common, it has left a lasting imprint on English history and literature, with its roots stretching back to the Anglo-Saxon era. Its association with skilled craftsmen, literary characters, and historical figures reflects the rich tapestry of cultural influences that have shaped this unique and intriguing name.
People
Weyland + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Weyland as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with W
Other first names starting with W with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Weyland: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Weyland?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 111 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Weyland 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 3,087,877 US residents.
Is Weyland a common name?
We classify Weyland as "Very Rare". It ranks above 66.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 112 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Weyland most popular?
The single biggest year for Weyland was 2016, when 14 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Weyland is about 9 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Weyland in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 147 people with the name Weyland, or 0.05 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #45,869 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Weyland in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Weyland?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Weyland leans strongly male. 152 people counted with this name were male (96.8%), compared with 5 female bearers (3.2%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Weyland?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Weyland is White at 64.6%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (19.0%) and Two or More Races (7.5%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Weyland most often in the Census?
White is the largest reported group for people named Weyland in the 2020 Census, accounting for 64.6% (95 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Weyland in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Weyland a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Weyland in the SSA data are male. 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.
Is Weyland still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Weyland in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Weyland can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
How common is the name Weyland?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.