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).

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