Wayne
girl nameWayne entered the US charts in 1910, peaked at #1311 in 1933, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1910–2025
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rank today
#1311
peak (1933)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #2151 |
| 1920s | #1798 |
| 1930s | #1602 |
| 1940s | #2028 |
| 1950s | #2052 |
| 1960s | #2685 |
| 1970s | #4216 |
| 1980s | #5781 |
| 1990s | #13317 |
Living bearers
About 900 people named Wayne are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Wayne alive today was born around 1951, making them about 74 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Wayne in 2025?
- Wayne is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Wayne most popular?
- Wayne peaked in 1933, reaching #1311 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Wayne with classmates?
- Wayne will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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