Boys name · Kentucky
Waylon in Kentucky
Waylon was the 4th most popular boys name in Kentucky in 2025, with 223 babies named Waylon that year. Since 1970, Kentucky families have named 2,257 babies Waylon.
Popularity over time
Waylon in Kentucky, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 5 | 419th |
| 1982 | 5 | 428th |
| 1991 | 5 | 446th |
| 2003 | 6 | 490th |
| 2008 | 22 | 220th |
| 2014 | 81 | 76th |
| 2019 | 170 | 13th |
| 2025 | 223 | 4th |
Its rank among boys names in Kentucky climbed from 419th in 1970 to 4th in 2025.
The most babies named Waylon in Kentucky in a single year was 224, in 2024. Its best showing was 3rd among boys names in 2024.
Across the country, Waylon reached its best rank of #1 in West Virginia (2025). See Waylon in every state →
How popular is Waylon in Kentucky?
Waylon was the 4th most popular boys name in Kentucky in 2025, with 223 babies named Waylon that year. Since 1970, Kentucky families have named 2,257 babies Waylon.
How many babies are named Waylon in Kentucky?
In 2025, 223 babies were named Waylon in Kentucky. The most babies named Waylon in Kentucky in a single year was 224, in 2024.
What is the rank of Waylon in Kentucky?
Waylon ranked 4th among boys names in Kentucky in 2025. Its best showing was 3rd among boys names in 2024.
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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