Pool of the Welsh or foreigner
Waelyn is a modern American coinage likely derived from the Old English elements 'wealh', meaning foreigner or Welshman, and 'lyn', referring to a lake or pool. It follows the popular trend of combining traditional phonetic elements to create a fresh, gender-neutral name. While it has roots in ancient linguistic components, its current form is contemporary and rare.
About 10 boys were named Waelyn in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
