NAME PROFILE
Wayne
Wayne is a masculine name of English origin that means 'wagon maker' or 'someone who lives by the road.' It has a strong and sturdy connotation, often evoking a sense of dependability and resilience.
Key Stats
| Total births | 356,422 |
| Gender | Male (98% / 2%) |
| Peak year | 1947 |
| Peak generation | Boomer |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
TX — 20%NY — 20%IL — 20%OH — 20%CA — 20%
Notable People
Wayne Gretzky (Hockey player, considered one of the greatest of all time) · Wayne Rooney (Footballer, former captain of the England national team) · Wayne Dyer (Self-help author and motivational speaker) · Wayne Knight (Actor, known for his role in *Seinfeld*) · Wayne Brady (Actor and comedian, known for *Whose Line Is It Anyway?*)
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