Weiland

A boy's name of Germanic origin with 112 recorded U.S. births.

Boy's name#14108 in 2024Declining

Meaning & Origin

A surname.

Weiland is a boy's baby name of Germanic origin, a variant of Wayland — from the Old Norse Völundr and Old English Wēland, the legendary master smith of Norse and Anglo-Saxon mythology, whose name may mean 'skilled craftsman' or 'battle-winner.'

Weiland is the German spelling of this ancient smithing god's name, connecting it to Germanic forge-craft mythology. Late rock musician Weiland (Scott Weiland of Stone Temple Pilots) gave the name modern rock-and-roll visibility in an alternative spelling.

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Phonetically, Weiland belongs to a cluster of names characterized by their sharp, distinct ending — ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close. At two syllables, it has a two-beat rhythm that is easy to call across a room and natural in conversation.

Within the Germanic naming tradition, names with similar sound structures often share underlying etymological patterns. Exploring Germanic names on this site may surface connections that illuminate Weiland’s linguistic neighborhood.

At a Glance

112

Total births

Since 2002

2016

Peak

10 births

2002

First recorded

23 years of data

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Popularity Over Time

Weiland has 15+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2002.

First appeared: 2002Peak: 2016 (10 births)Current: #14108

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Weiland
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	21	#11254	▼
2010s	64	#9754	▲
2000s	27	#11166	—

The Story of Weiland

A Gen Alpha name

Peaking in 2016, Weiland is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Weiland are most likely born between 2006 and 2024.

How rare is Weiland?

Only about 1 in every 720,000 babies born in 2024 was named Weiland — a truly uncommon choice.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 2002, peaked in the 2010s with 64 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.

Weiland by the numbers

Would fill 2 school buses

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(15 years, 2002–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Weiland
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	5	#14108	-4 (-44.4%)
2022	9	#8932	+2 (28.6%)
2021	7	#10723	-1 (-12.5%)
2019	8	#9684	0
2018	8	#9621	-1 (-11.1%)
2017	9	#8791	-1 (-10.0%)
2016	10	#8114	+3 (42.9%)
2015	7	#10572	+1 (16.7%)
2014	6	#12029	-2 (-25.0%)
2012	8	#9667	0
2011	8	#9551	+3 (60.0%)
2009	5	#14405	-2 (-28.6%)
2008	7	#10985	0
2007	7	#10864	-1 (-12.5%)
2002	8	#8411	—

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Weiland a boy's or girl's name?

Weiland is primarily a boy's name.

When was Weiland most popular?

Weiland reached its peak popularity in 2016 with 10 births that year. It is currently ranked #14108 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Weiland?

Weiland is currently ranked #14108 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 112 babies since 2002.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2002–2024