Waite
- US rank
- Unranked
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #3,815 in 1920
0 babies were named Waite in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 1920–2025
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- HistoryWaite first shows up in US birth records in 1920, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 105 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1920, when it reached #3,815.
About the name Waite
Waite is a boy name of English origin. It has 5 letters and 1 syllable, starting with W and ending in “-ite”. US birth records list Waite for boys from 1920 to 1958, in 4 of those 39 years. Its best year was 1920, when it ranked #3,815 among boy names. It hasn't been given to 5 or more US babies in a year since 1958, so today it's a genuinely rare choice.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 1.5 | 675,676 boys |
| 1950s | 0.3 | 3,750,000 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Waite
What is the origin of the name Waite?
Waite has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Waite a boy or girl name?
Waite is a boy name.
How popular is the name Waite?
Waite is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 1958. It peaked at #3,815 in 1920.