Wayne
Wayne: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /weɪn/
Meaning and origin of Wayne
Root meaning: “wagon”
- A male given name transferred from the surname.
Etymology
An occupational surname for a cartwright, Old English wægen (“wagon”). Cf. wain.
How popular is Wayne?
Since 1880, 1,604 girls and 354,818 boys in the U.S. have been named Wayne (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1328 in 1933. Its highest rank for boys was #29 in 1946. In 2025 it ranked #655 for boys, with 422 babies given the name.
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Wayne FAQ
What does the name Wayne mean?
Wayne traces back to a root meaning "wagon". A male given name transferred from the surname. An occupational surname for a cartwright, Old English wægen (“wagon”). Cf. wain.
What is the origin of the name Wayne?
Wayne is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.
How popular is the name Wayne?
Since 1880, 1,604 girls and 354,818 boys in the U.S. have been named Wayne (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1328 in 1933. Its highest rank for boys was #29 in 1946. In 2025 it ranked #655 for boys, with 422 babies given the name.
Is Wayne a boy or girl name?
Wayne is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 1,604 girls and 354,818 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.