Boy · #3,452 in 2026

Waino

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

Adam Parrish Wainwright, nicknamed "Waino" and "Uncle Charlie", is an American former professional baseball pitcher who spent his entire 18-year Major League Baseball (MLB) career with the St. Louis Cardinals.

Current Rank

#3,452

Peak Rank

#1,241 (1915)

Total Babies

347

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1902

First Year

1954

Last Year

1915

Peak Year

#1241

Peak Rank

347

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Waino

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

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The Story of Waino

Waino first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1902, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1915, when 28 Wainos were born — ranking #1,241 that year. As of 2026, Waino ranks #3,452 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 347 Wainos have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1900s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Waino

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

Wino
Winnow
Waney
Ueno
Wano
Wayna
Hainault
Wayne
Wanna
Wane
Weenie
Whiny

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Waino

What does the name Waino mean?

How popular is Waino in 2026?

In 2026, Waino ranks #3,452 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Waino most popular?

Waino reached its peak popularity in 1915, ranking #1,241 that year with 28 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Waino most popular?

Waino has historically been most popular in Michigan, Minnesota, Massachusetts. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Waino.

Is Waino a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Waino?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Waino include Ellie, Zyan, Loring. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Waino

Waino is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1902 and has accumulated 347 births in the dataset. Waino's peak popularity came in 1915 when it ranked #1,241. Use the chart and map above to compare Waino'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.