Waco
boy nameWaco entered the US charts in 1913, peaked at #2799 in 1974, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1913–2025
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rank today
#2799
peak (1974)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3566 |
| 1920s | #3208 |
| 1940s | #3505 |
| 1950s | #3037 |
| 1960s | #3799 |
| 1970s | #3900 |
| 1980s | #6187 |
| 1990s | #7271 |
| 2000s | #12553 |
| 2020s | #11606 |
Living bearers
About 100 people named Waco are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Waco alive today was born around 1975, making them about 50 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Waco in 2025?
- Waco is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Waco most popular?
- Waco peaked in 1974, reaching #2799 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Waco with classmates?
- Waco will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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