Boy · #12,230 in 2026

Waden

Name: Popularity of the name Waden in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Waden, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#12,230

Peak Rank

#8,862 (2012)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2008

First Year

2023

Last Year

2012

Peak Year

#8862

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Waden

Waden first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2008, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2012, when 8 Wadens were born — ranking #8,862 that year. As of 2026, Waden ranks #12,230 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 46 Wadens have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Waden

Phonetically similar names — useful when Waden is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Wooden
Widen
Weeden
Woden
Whedon
Weedon
Wyden
Whidden
Whiddon
Waten
Wadden
Weiden

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Waden

What does the name Waden mean?

Waden is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2008. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Waden in 2026?

In 2026, Waden ranks #12,230 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Waden most popular?

Waden reached its peak popularity in 2012, ranking #8,862 that year with 8 babies given the name.

Is Waden a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Waden is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Waden?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Waden include Tamas, Vanness, Kornelius. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Waden

Waden is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2008 and has accumulated 46 births in the dataset. Waden's peak popularity came in 2012 when it ranked #8,862. Use the chart and map above to compare Waden's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.