Wayde
Every Wayde since 1915 — 2,304 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Wayde
Wayde is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,714 in 2025 with 48 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1915, 2,304 American babies have been named Wayde. Its peak came in 1959, when 252 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1950s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Wayde stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Wayde year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 48 | #2,714 |
| 2024 | 32 | #3,598 |
| 2023 | 28 | #3,995 |
| 2022 | 45 | #2,868 |
| 2021 | 42 | #2,969 |
| 2020 | 40 | #2,976 |
| 2019 | 62 | #2,261 |
| 2018 | 34 | #3,368 |
| 2017 | 38 | #3,119 |
| 2016 | 37 | #3,156 |
| 2015 | 37 | #3,144 |
| 2014 | 37 | #3,088 |
| 2013 | 26 | #3,957 |
| 2012 | 33 | #3,366 |
| 2011 | 30 | #3,598 |
| 2010 | 29 | #3,704 |
| 2009 | 22 | #4,580 |
| 2008 | 26 | #4,036 |
| 2007 | 12 | #7,059 |
| 2006 | 17 | #5,292 |
| 2005 | 19 | #4,626 |
| 2004 | 10 | #7,507 |
| 2003 | 31 | #3,114 |
| 2002 | 20 | #4,183 |
| 2001 | 9 | #7,501 |
| 2000 | 15 | #5,032 |
| 1995 | 18 | #3,688 |
| 1990 | 20 | #3,161 |
| 1985 | 12 | #3,795 |
| 1980 | 13 | #3,427 |
| 1975 | 17 | #2,535 |
| 1970 | 23 | #1,888 |
| 1965 | 19 | #1,855 |
| 1960 | 135 | #675 |
| 1955 | 19 | #1,843 |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | 6 | #3,325 |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | 5 | #4,526 |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | 6 | #3,812 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Wayde
- Wayde van Niekerk Athlete · b. 1992
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Wayde in 2025?
Wayde ranked #2,714 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 48 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Wayde?
2,304 babies have been named Wayde in the United States since 1915, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Wayde most popular?
Wayde peaked in 1959, when 252 newborns received the name.
Is Wayde a boy or girl name?
Wayde is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Wayde rising or falling?
Wayde is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Wayde?
Well-known people named Wayde include Wayde van Niekerk (athlete).