406,656births recorded
12Countries
1Variants
1947Peak · Ontario
#652United States 2025
Wayne is a boy name family recorded 406,656 times in 12 countries since 1880. It ranks highest today in the United States (#652 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Ontario in 1947, at 846.7 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
Rank in countries that publish top lists only
All forms of Wayne
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne | English | 356,422 | 🇺🇸 United States | #652 | 1947 | ▲ 45 % |
| Wayne | English | 20,232 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | #1355 | 1947 | ▼ 24 % |
| Wayne | English | 15,040 | 🇦🇺 New South Wales | – | 1958 | – |
| Wayne | English | 5,136 | 🇨🇦 British Columbia | – | 1944 | – |
| Wayne | English | 3,931 | 🇦🇺 South Australia | – | 1955 | – |
| Wayne | English | 2,762 | 🇮🇪 Ireland | – | 1979 | – |
Questions about Wayne
How popular is the name Wayne?
In 2025 it ranked #652 in the United States. Official registers record 406,656 births across 12 countries.
When was Wayne most popular?
It peaked in Ontario in 1947, at 846.7 births per 100,000.
Is Wayne a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Wayne is a boy name.