How Many People Are Named Wayne?
355,989
people in the United States are named Wayne
1 in 941 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#206
⭐ Uncommon
Population Percentage
0.1063%
Of US population
Peak Year
1947
10,201 births
Trend
→
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
English
Pronunciation:
WAYN
Gender:
Primarily Male
Meaning:
From an occupational surname meaning "wagon maker", derived from Old English wægn "wagon". Use of it as a given name can be partly attributed to the popularity of the actor John Wayne (1907-1979). Another famous bearer is Canadian hockey player Wayne Gretzky (1961-), generally considered the greatest player in the history of the sport.
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Male
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 71.4 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1880 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
New York
24,106
Pennsylvania
22,870
California
20,751
Illinois
20,160
Ohio
16,273
Michigan
14,438
Texas
13,113
Wisconsin
11,170
Massachusetts
10,864
New Jersey
10,609
💡 Fun Facts About "Wayne"
- 394 babies were named Wayne in 2024
- Most popular in the year 1947
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1880
- Most popular in New York
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