Wayne
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Builder; Maker
Background: The name Wayne originates from the Old English word 'waegen,' meaning 'wagon' or 'cart.' It evolved to refer to someone who makes or repairs wagons, thus contributing to its association with the meanings 'builder' or 'maker.'
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#97
Total births
355,989
Most popular decade
1940s
(226,008 births)
10-year trend
↑ Rising (+104 ranks)
Years in Top 100
57
First recorded year
1880
Gender usage
99.5% male
0.5% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 23
- First year rank
- #356
- Peak year
- 1947
- Peak year births
- 10,168
- Peak rank
- #30
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 394
- Recent rank
- #685
Female
- First year
- 1910
- First year births
- 6
- First year rank
- #2,140
- Peak year
- 1954
- Peak year births
- 37
- Peak rank
- #1,677
- Most recent year
- 1992
- Recent year births
- 5
- Recent rank
- #13,316
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).