Wayne
boy name#652 in 2025Wayne entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #29 in 1946, ranks #652 today — a vintage name making a comeback.
Popularity 1880–2025
#652
rank today
#29
peak (1946)
422
babies in 2025
comeback
a vintage name making a comeback
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #325 |
| 1890s | #248 |
| 1900s | #173 |
| 1910s | #108 |
| 1920s | #74 |
| 1930s | #50 |
| 1940s | #36 |
| 1950s | #43 |
| 1960s | #63 |
| 1970s | #118 |
| 1980s | #182 |
| 1990s | #352 |
| 2000s | #617 |
| 2010s | #762 |
| 2020s | #732 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Wayne has been most popular in CA, TX, OH.
Living bearers
About 206,000 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 ranks #652 among US boy names in 2025, with 422 babies given the name.
- When was the name Wayne most popular?
- Wayne peaked in 1946, reaching #29 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Wayne with classmates?
- Wayne will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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