How Many People Are Named Wayland?
Complete statistics for the name Wayland: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Wayland is a very rare name for boys, with only 2,419 people bearing it today, making up just 1 in 136,411 Americans. The name saw its peak popularity in 2023 with 64 births, but most folks named Wayland are over 60.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 8 represents power, authority, and success.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 65All 4,159 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2023Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Wayland Through the Generations
Wayland stands out as a name that's been around for generations but has seen a resurgence in recent years. With 4,159 total births recorded since its inception, it's a name that's becoming more popular among younger parents. Today, there are 2,419 people named Wayland living in the U.S., with a significant portion, 745, under the age of 30. However, the majority, 2,403, are over 60, giving the name a decidedly older feel. This trend suggests that while Wayland is rising in popularity, it's still a name that's closely associated with an older generation.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Wayland's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Wayland
How Many People Have the Name Wayland?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,165 people in the United States currently share the name Wayland. That works out to roughly 1 in every 153,094 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Wayland a Common or Rare Name?
Wayland is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Wayland Mean?
Wayland means "creative variant of Wayland" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Wayland in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Wayland Most Popular?
The name Wayland reached peak popularity in 2023, with 64 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Wayland?
Approximately 2,165 people named Wayland live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,165. That works out to roughly 1 in 153,094 Americans.
Is Wayland a rare name?
Wayland is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 153,094 Americans has this name.
What does the name Wayland mean?
Wayland means "creative variant of Wayland" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Wayland more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Wayland are male and 0% are female.
When was Wayland most popular?
Wayland peaked in 2023 with 64 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.