Is Wayland a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Wayland is commonly used as a Boy name.

How popular is Wayland?

It’s currently ranked #885 in the U.S. Recent trend: Rising.

How do you pronounce Wayland?

WAY-land · IPA: //ˈweɪ.lənd//

Wayland Boy

Popularity: #885 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

Old English; Norse

Meaning

Old English: land by the road; Norse: warrior

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Wayland has roots in Old English and Norse mythology. In Old English, it refers to a location near a road, while in Norse culture, Wayland is associated with a legendary smith and hero known for his craftsmanship. The name has been used in various literary and cultural contexts, reflecting themes of strength and skill.

Trend Summary

Wayland has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a modest presence in recent years.

Variants

Waylon

International Variants

Weyland (Dutch)
Weland (German)

Famous people named Wayland

Wayland Flowers was an American puppeteer and actor known for his character Madame.

Wayland Jennings was an American country music singer and songwriter, influential in the outlaw country movement.

Wayland Baptist University is a private Christian university in Texas, named after the founder.

Wayland Yutani is a fictional corporation in the Alien franchise, known for its space exploration and exploitation.

Fictional characters named Wayland

Wayland Smith is a character in the comic book series 'Hellboy', known for his role as a legendary blacksmith.

Wayland is a character in the video game 'Fallout 3', serving as a minor antagonist.

Sibling Suggestions

Wesley Wyatt Warren Walker Weston

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Wayland was first seen in the United States in 1884. Wayland has ranked as high as #1312 nationally, which occurred in 2023, and has not reached a level of popularity in any states at this time. In the past 5 years the name Wayland has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

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Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Wayland (2023)

Year:

State	Births	Share
CA	5	100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1884	5
1886	6
1889	7
1891	5
1898	5
1908	7
1909	6
1910	9
1911	10
1912	32
1913	34
1914	37
1915	34
1916	33
1917	37
1918	42
1919	43
1920	39
1921	40
1922	54
1923	44
1924	57
1925	59
1926	53
1927	44
1928	51
1929	41
1930	38
1931	42
1932	43
1933	46
1934	52
1935	48
1936	47
1937	47
1938	53
1939	46
1940	57
1941	50
1942	59
1943	52
1944	34
1945	31
1946	42
1947	55
1948	57
1949	42
1950	32
1951	59
1952	32
1953	44
1954	49
1955	31
1956	31
1957	30
1958	51
1959	36
1960	44
1961	34
1962	43
1963	38
1964	44
1965	30
1966	29
1967	44
1968	33
1969	51
1970	49
1971	50
1972	36
1973	49
1974	49
1975	38
1976	41
1977	46
1978	43
1979	32
1980	39
1981	25
1982	35
1983	23
1984	31
1985	22
1986	24
1987	20
1988	16
1989	29
1990	20
1991	29
1992	23
1993	20
1994	25
1995	16
1996	24
1997	15
1998	18
1999	18
2000	17
2001	11
2002	9
2003	13
2004	20
2005	12
2006	20
2007	22
2008	13
2009	20
2010	12
2011	15
2012	28
2013	14
2014	33
2015	39
2016	41
2017	33
2018	47
2019	47
2020	28
2021	50
2022	47
2023	64
2024	39