The nameWayne
Wayne is an English boy's name.
- Boy's name
- English
Meaning
From an English occupational surname, "wagon maker or driver".
Origin
English.
History
In France it was most popular in the 2010s.
Popularity of the name Wayne
Wayne in France
1234thmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
2014peak year (45 births)
755babies named Wayne in France since 1900
Wayne was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 320 births over the decade, 42% of all recorded babies named Wayne. Its rise began around 1954, and it peaked in 2014. Half of all babies named Wayne in France were born before 2014, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 29 births a year on average, against 35 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Wayne mean?
From an English occupational surname, "wagon maker or driver".
What is the origin of the name Wayne?
English.
Is Wayne a girl's or a boy's name?
Wayne is a boy's name.