Unisex · #4,556 in 2026

Wavie

Current Rank
#4,556
Peak Rank
#2,283 (1925)
Total Babies
261
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #2,283 (261 total)
👦 Boy peak #2,741 (46 total)
👧As Girl Name
1893
First Year
1945
Last Year
1925
Peak Year
#2283
Peak Rank
261
Total Count
33
Years Active
👦As Boy Name
1915
First Year
1948
Last Year
1934
Peak Year
#2741
Peak Rank
46
Total Count
8
Years Active

The Story of Wavie

As a girl name

Wavie first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1893, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1925, when 16 Wavies were born — ranking #2,283 that year. As of 2026, Wavie ranks #4,556 for girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 261 Wavies have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1890s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Wavie first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1915, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1934, when 8 Wavies were born — ranking #2,741 that year. As of 2026, Wavie ranks #3,668 for boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 46 Wavies have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Wavie

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

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Wavie

What does the name Wavie mean?
Wavie is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1893. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Wavie in 2026?
In 2026, Wavie ranks #4,556 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Wavie most popular?
Wavie reached its peak popularity in 1925, ranking #2,283 that year with 16 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Wavie most popular?
Wavie has historically been most popular in West Virginia. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Wavie.
Is Wavie a unisex name?
Yes — Wavie is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 85% of Wavies assigned female and 15% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Wavie?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Wavie include Clothilde, Florita, Argentina. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Wavie

Wavie is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1893 and has accumulated 261 births in the dataset. Wavie's peak popularity came in 1925 when it ranked #2,283. Use the chart and map above to compare Wavie'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.