Wave
boy name#3314 in 2025Wave entered the US charts in 2020, peaked at #3216 in 2024, ranks #3314 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 2020–2025
#3314
rank today
#3216
peak (2024)
35
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 2020s | #6009 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Wave has been most popular in CA, NY.
Living bearers
About 100 people named Wave are estimated to be alive in the US today.
Wave is overwhelmingly a brand-new baby name right now — most Waves are still in diapers.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Wave in 2025?
- Wave ranks #3314 among US boy names in 2025, with 35 babies given the name.
- When was the name Wave most popular?
- Wave peaked in 2024, reaching #3216 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Wave with classmates?
- Wave will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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