Waneta
girl nameWaneta entered the US charts in 1895, peaked at #724 in 1923, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1895–2025
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rank today
#724
peak (1923)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1890s | #1491 |
| 1900s | #1503 |
| 1910s | #951 |
| 1920s | #833 |
| 1930s | #985 |
| 1940s | #1819 |
| 1950s | #3075 |
| 1960s | #4714 |
| 1970s | #6445 |
| 1980s | #10279 |
| 1990s | #11186 |
| 2000s | #16983 |
| 2020s | #13592 |
Living bearers
About 600 people named Waneta are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Waneta alive today was born around 1928, making them about 97 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Waneta in 2025?
- Waneta is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Waneta most popular?
- Waneta peaked in 1923, reaching #724 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Waneta with classmates?
- Waneta will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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