Boys name · California
Waylon in California
Waylon was the 215th most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 175 babies named Waylon that year. Since 1970, California families have named 2,393 babies Waylon.
Popularity over time
Waylon in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 5 | 1349th |
| 1983 | 10 | 1076th |
| 1989 | 6 | 2053rd |
| 1998 | 8 | 1648th |
| 2005 | 18 | 1070th |
| 2012 | 54 | 549th |
| 2018 | 111 | 352nd |
| 2025 | 175 | 215th |
Its rank among boys names in California climbed from 1349th in 1970 to 215th in 2025.
The most babies named Waylon in California in a single year was 190, in 2021. Its best showing was 210th among boys names in 2023.
Across the country, Waylon reached its best rank of #1 in West Virginia (2025). See Waylon in every state →
How popular is Waylon in California?
Waylon was the 215th most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 175 babies named Waylon that year. Since 1970, California families have named 2,393 babies Waylon.
How many babies are named Waylon in California?
In 2025, 175 babies were named Waylon in California. The most babies named Waylon in California in a single year was 190, in 2021.
What is the rank of Waylon in California?
Waylon ranked 215th among boys names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 210th among boys names in 2023.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.
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