girl's name
Waukesha
WAW-kuh-shaw (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 8
- Births on record 25
Waukesha is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1983 it was given to 7 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 1978, when 8 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1978.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Waukesha Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 1980s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 13 |
| 1980s | 12 |
How Popular Is Waukesha?
In 1983, Waukesha was given to 7 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 Waukesha
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Waukesha Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Waukesha over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Waukesha
- English WAW-kuh-shaw
Sibling Names for Waukesha
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Waukesha — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Waukesha
How popular is the name Waukesha?
In 1983, Waukesha was given to 7 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 Waukesha a girl's or a boy's name?
Waukesha is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Waukesha?
Waukesha has 3 syllables.
When was Waukesha most popular?
Waukesha peaked in 1978, when 8 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.