Wayne
How to say it: WAYN · /weɪn/
From Old English 'waegn' meaning 'wagon maker' or 'cart driver'; originally an occupational surname.
Wayne was the 619th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 422 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1940s, its births are up about 29% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #538 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #619 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 422 |
| Share of births | 1 in 7,856 |
| Peak decade | 1940s |
| Change over 10 years | +29% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #538 |
| In France, 2025 | #1,000 among boys’ names, 25 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Long established and now far from its high in the 1940s, Wayne remains in steady use. After years lower, the coming years should bring a small lift.
What goes with it
Single soft syllable, WAYN sounds smooth and unhurried. Glenn and Dale share its midcentury style.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Wayne is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French.
In France: #1,000 for boys in 2025.
Famous people named Wayne
- Wayne Rooney (born 1985)English footballer and manager
- Wayne Gretzky (born 1961)Canadian ice hockey player and coach
- Wayne Bridge (born 1980)English footballer
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