Wayne
Male name · ↓ Falling
153,324
Total Births
1947
Peak Year
#726
Rank 2023
1880
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Wayne
Wayne is a male name that was once widely popular but has declined in recent decades. It peaked during the 1940s with significant usage. Approximately 153,324 Americans have been given this name since 1880.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 598 births |
| 1890s | 1,158 births |
| 1900s | 2,551 births |
| 1910s | 7,327 births |
| 1920s | 12,692 births |
| 1930s | 18,694 births |
| 1940s | 31,377 births |
| 1950s | 35,847 births |
| 1960s | 21,767 births |
| 1970s | 9,797 births |
| 1980s | 5,745 births |
| 1990s | 2,900 births |
| 2000s | 1,408 births |
| 2010s | 1,061 births |
| 2020s | 402 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Wayne?
Wayne has been given to 153,324 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1947 with 4,283 births that year. In 2023, it ranked #726.
Is Wayne a boy or girl name?
Wayne is primarily used as a male name in the United States.
When was Wayne most popular?
Wayne was most popular in 1947, when 4,283 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name Wayne?
Wayne first appeared in US records in 1880 (the earliest year in the dataset).