Wane Name Popularity and Statistics
Wane is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Wane?
Wane is spelled W-A-N-E. The name has 4 letters.
Wane Popularity in 1965
Rank#3,930
Recorded Births5
- Boys usage fell 880 places to #3,930 and recorded 3 fewer births compared with 1964.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Wane Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 1922 through 1965. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Boys | 5 | #3,930 |
| 1964 | Boys | 8 | #3,050 |
| 1963 | Boys | 6 | #3,646 |
| 1962 | Boys | 7 | #3,305 |
| 1961 | Boys | 6 | #3,652 |
| 1960 | Boys | 6 | #3,665 |
| 1958 | Boys | 11 | #2,506 |
| 1957 | Boys | 15 | #2,093 |
| 1956 | Boys | 22 | #1,676 |
| 1955 | Boys | 22 | #1,646 |
| 1954 | Boys | 6 | #3,452 |
| 1951 | Boys | 6 | #3,364 |
| 1949 | Boys | 7 | #3,019 |
| 1946 | Boys | 10 | #2,403 |
| 1943 | Boys | 5 | #3,538 |
| 1939 | Boys | 7 | #2,829 |
| 1926 | Boys | 5 | #4,201 |
| 1922 | Boys | 6 | #3,872 |
When Was Wane Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1956 · Boys
22 recorded births
National rank #1,676
1955 · Boys
22 recorded births
National rank #1,646
1957 · Boys
15 recorded births
National rank #2,093
1958 · Boys
11 recorded births
National rank #2,506
Where Wane Ranked Highest in 1956
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| OH | #643 | 5 |