Wayne
wane
US Popularity:1509
Origin:British
Meaning:Wagon maker; Wagon driver
Wayne is a boy’s name that has stood the test of time, coming from the English name Wainwright. More dominant in English-speaking countries, Wayne is seen as a name of the people, translating to "wagon maker" or "wagon driver." Common in British working-class households, this historic and honorable name rolls off the tongue and looks good on the eye. Fans of soccer would immediately recognize this name from former England, Manchester United, and DC United striker, Wayne Rooney. Wazza, as he was nicknamed, burst onto the international scene at the age of 16 having honed his soccer skills on the terraced streets of Liverpool. For those looking for a strong, traditionally masculine name or perhaps want to pay homage to their British roots, there is no better choice than Wayne.
Famous People Named Wayne
Wondering who else shares this name? Check out these well known people who made this baby name famous.
- John WayneActor
- Wayne GretzkyHockey Player
- Wayne SermonGuitarist
How Popular Is The Name Wayne?
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Wayne is currently #1042 on The Bump
Boy:Wayne is currently #584 on The Bump Boy Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Wayne is currently #1509 in U.S. births
Boy:Wayne is currently #734 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#734
in 2023
+ 34
from 2022
Sources
WordSense, Wayne
Online Etymology Dictionary, Wayne, October 2017
SurnameDB, Last name: Wayne
Ancestry, Wayne Family History
Britannica, Wayne Rooney, British football player, January 2024
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