Wylodean

Wylodean is an uncommon feminine name that emerged in the United States during the early 20th century. It appears to be a creative variant combining elements of popular names with the distinctive '-dean' or '-dene' ending that was fashionable in the 1920s-1940s. The first element may relate to 'Willa' or names containing 'wyl,' possibly derived from Germanic elements meaning 'will' or 'determination.' Wylodean reached its peak, albeit modest, usage in the Southern United States between 1920-1950. The name has a vintage, distinctly American quality and represents an era when unique, melodic feminine names with multiple syllables were created. Today, Wylodean is exceptionally rare, giving it a distinctive character for contemporary bearers.

Pronounced WY-lo-deen.

As of October 2026, Wylodean ranked #4920 in US births in 1937 SSA, peaked at #2579 in 1931.