Sway
girl nameSway entered the US charts in 2001, peaked at #7500 in 2005, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 2001–2025
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rank today
#7500
peak (2005)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 2000s | #9571 |
| 2010s | #11131 |
| 2020s | #10165 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Sway are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Sway alive today was born around 2010, making them about 15 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Sway in 2025?
- Sway is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Sway most popular?
- Sway peaked in 2005, reaching #7500 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Sway with classmates?
- Sway will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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