4,220births recorded
1Countries
1Variants
1912Peak · United States
#2284United States 2025
Wayland is a boy name family recorded 4,220 times in 1 country since 1884. It ranks highest today in the United States (#2284 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in the United States in 1912, at 3.2 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Wayland
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wayland | English | 4,220 | 🇺🇸 United States | #2284 | 1912 | ▲ 75 % |
Questions about Wayland
How popular is the name Wayland?
In 2025 it ranked #2284 in the United States. Official registers record 4,220 births across 1 country.
When was Wayland most popular?
It peaked in the United States in 1912, at 3.2 births per 100,000.
Is Wayland a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Wayland is a boy name.