Wayde
Meaningriver ford · English form of Wade
- US rank
- #2,676
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #493 in 1959
48 babies were named Wayde in the US in 2025. It has climbed 249 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1915–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Wayde you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 35,587 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Wayde, 48 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Wayde would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryWayde first shows up in US birth records in 1915, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 110 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1959, when it ranked #493. Today it's #2,676, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowWayde is 3.7× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 131,579 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 35,587.
- TrendWayde has climbed 249 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #2,676. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningWayde is an English form of Wade, which means “river ford”.
About the name Wayde
Wayde is a boy name of English origin meaning “river ford”. It has 5 letters and 1 syllable, starting with W and ending in “-yde”. US birth records list Wayde for boys from 1915 to 2025, in 89 of those 111 years. Its best year was 1959, when it ranked #493 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #2,676, with 48 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 2.4 | 409,836 boys |
| 1920s | 0.5 | 2,173,913 boys |
| 1930s | 1.5 | 649,351 boys |
| 1940s | 3.5 | 285,714 boys |
| 1950s | 24 | 42,194 boys |
| 1960s | 21 | 48,733 boys |
| 1970s | 9.9 | 100,908 boys |
| 1980s | 8.3 | 120,919 boys |
| 1990s | 11 | 91,996 boys |
| 2000s | 9.1 | 110,375 boys |
| 2010s | 19 | 51,573 boys |
| 2020s | 23 | 44,085 boys |
Other spellings of Wayde
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 Wayde
What does the name Wayde mean?
Wayde means “river ford” in English, as a form of Wade.
What is the origin of the name Wayde?
Wayde has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Wayde a boy or girl name?
Wayde is a boy name.
How popular is the name Wayde?
Wayde ranked #2,676 for US boys in 2025, given to 48 babies. Its best year was 1959 (#493).