Girl · #4,725 in 2026

Waveline

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

Current Rank

#4,725

Peak Rank

#4,434 (1924)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1917

First Year

1928

Last Year

1924

Peak Year

#4434

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Waveline

Waveline first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1917, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1924, when 6 Wavelines were born — ranking #4,434 that year. As of 2026, Waveline ranks #4,725 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 21 Wavelines have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Waveline

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

Javeline
Aveline
Wavelike
Wavily
Ravelin
Haveli
Hoveling
Woven
Weevil
Waistline
Waverly
Waylon

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Waveline

What does the name Waveline mean?

Waveline is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1917. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Waveline in 2026?

In 2026, Waveline ranks #4,725 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Waveline most popular?

Waveline reached its peak popularity in 1924, ranking #4,434 that year with 6 babies given the name.

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

Waveline has historically been most popular in Ohio. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Waveline.

Is Waveline a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Waveline?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Waveline include Mag, Elizabeath, Lettye. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Waveline

Waveline is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1917 and has accumulated 21 births in the dataset. Waveline's peak popularity came in 1924 when it ranked #4,434. Use the chart and map above to compare Waveline'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.