NAME PROFILE
Wayland
Wayland is an English name meaning 'land by the road.' It carries a sense of adventure and exploration, evoking images of journeys and paths taken. Individuals with this name are often seen as resourceful and innovative, with a passion for creating and forging their own paths.
Key Stats
| Total births | 4,220 |
| Gender | Male (26% / 74%) |
| Peak year | 1942 |
| Peak generation | Silent Gen |
| First recorded | 1912 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | English, Scottish |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Name Traits & Attributes
🏛️ Vintage Heritage
Top States
TX — 58%NC — 15%CA — 15%OK — 6%TN — 5%
Notable People
Wayland Flowers (Actor, Puppeteer) · Wayland Smithers (Fictional Character, *The Simpsons*) · Wayland Yutani (Fictional Corporation, *Alien* franchise)
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