Swayze Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Irish
Gender Distribution:
22% Masculine / 78% Feminine
Meaning:
Swayze means 'peaceful' and is of Irish origin.
Meaning of the Name Swayze
Swayze is a surname of Irish origin that originated from the Gaelic name 'Suidhseach', meaning 'peaceful'. It was originally given as a nickname to individuals who possessed a calm and peaceful nature. In recent decades, the name gained popularity as a given name, inspired by the American actor Patrick Swayze, known for his roles in films like 'Dirty Dancing' and 'Ghost'.
Popularity of the Name Swayze
The popularity for the name Swayze peaked in popularity in the year 2020 with 70 births, which ranked number 4,477 out of 28,820 unique names for that year. Swayze had the most female births in 2020 with 70, which ranked number 2,463 out of 17,485 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2021 with 22, which ranked number 4,483 out of 14,057 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Swayze has increased sharply over the last ten years from 67 births to 81 births, an increase of 20.90%. Among males, Swayze has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 14 births to 22 births, an increase of 57.14%. Among females, Swayze has increased in popularity over the last ten years from 53 births to 59 births, an increase of 11.32%.
Nationwide Popularity of Swayze
- 10 Year Trend of Swayze: 20.90%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Swayze: 57.14%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Swayze: 11.32%
Popularity of Swayze by State
For males, Swayze was most popular in Southwestern states with 8 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in TX, with 8 male births. Among females, Swayze was most popular in Southwestern states with 10 births in the region. It was most commonly used in TX, with 10 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Swayze. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MS | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 356 |
| TX | 8 | 1945 | 10 | 2063 |
| UT | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 602 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Swayze
- Total Births of Swayze: 83 (1.92%)
- Male Births of Swayze: 23 (4.62%)
- Female Births of Swayze: 60 (1.08%)
Given the upward trend of Swayze over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 1.92% increase in total births, for a total of 83 births in 2024. Male births for Swayze have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 23 male births in 2024, an increase of 4.62%. For Females, births for Swayze have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 60 female births in 2024, an increase of 1.08%.