How popular is the name Waid in 2025?

Waid is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.

When was the name Waid most popular?

Waid peaked in 1921, reaching #3214 among US boy names.

Waid will almost certainly be the only one in school.

boy name

Waid entered the US charts in 1916, peaked at #3214 in 1921, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#3214

peak (1921)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

Fewer than a hundred people named Waid are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.

The typical Waid alive today was born around 1921, making them about 104 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Waid in 2025?: Waid is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
When was the name Waid most popular?: Waid peaked in 1921, reaching #3214 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Waid with classmates?: Waid will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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