Boy · #3,681 in 2026

Waynard

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

Current Rank

#3,681

Peak Rank

#3,459 (1940)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1940

First Year

1950

Last Year

1940

Peak Year

#3459

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Waynard

Waynard first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1940, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1940, when 5 Waynards were born — ranking #3,459 that year. As of 2026, Waynard ranks #3,681 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 10 Waynards have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1940s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

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Names that sound like Waynard

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

Wayward
Waned
Waner
Wainer
Weinert
Maynard
Reynard
Hundred
Wanted
Weird
Ward
Wand

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Waynard

What does the name Waynard mean?

Waynard is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1940. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Waynard in 2026?

In 2026, Waynard ranks #3,681 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Waynard most popular?

Waynard reached its peak popularity in 1940, ranking #3,459 that year with 5 babies given the name.

Is Waynard a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Waynard?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Waynard include Donzel, Barty, Carville. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Waynard

Waynard is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1940 and has accumulated 10 births in the dataset. Waynard's peak popularity came in 1940 when it ranked #3,459. Use the chart and map above to compare Waynard'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.