Land by the path or road
Waylin is a modern variation of the English surname Wayland. It is derived from the Old English elements 'weg', meaning path or way, and 'land', referring to a specific territory or estate. Historically, it is also linked to the legendary Germanic blacksmith Wayland the Smith.
Less common today
Waylin isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,594 in 2023.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
A character in the fantasy novel series · The Chronicles of Prydain
