boy's name
Wane
WAYN (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 1
- Letters 4
- Births on record 160
Wane is a boy's name with 1 syllable. In 1965 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1955, when 22 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1922.
- 1 syllable, with the stress on syllable 1.
Wane Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1920s to 1960s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 11 |
| 1930s | 7 |
| 1940s | 22 |
| 1950s | 82 |
| 1960s | 38 |
How Popular Is Wane?
In 1965, Wane was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Wane
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Wane Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Wane over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Wane
- English WAYN
Sibling Names for Wane
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Wane — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Wane
How popular is the name Wane?
In 1965, Wane was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Wane a girl's or a boy's name?
Wane is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Wane?
Wane has 1 syllable.
When was Wane most popular?
Wane peaked in 1955, when 22 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.