Wayde Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Wayde means 'to go' or 'to wade through water' and has strong, masculine energy.
Meaning of the Name Wayde
Wayde is a variant spelling of Wade, which is of English origin. It is derived from the Middle English word 'wade', meaning 'to go' or 'to wade through water'. Wade can also be a habitational surname for those living near a ford or a shallow place in a river. The name has a strong, masculine energy and connotes strength and resilience.
Popularity of the Name Wayde
The popularity for the name Wayde peaked in popularity in the year 1959 with 252 births, which ranked number 1,118 out of 10,600 unique names for that year. Wayde had the most male births in 1959 with 252, which ranked number 492 out of 4,572 male names. The number of births for the name Wayde has increased sharply over the last ten years from 33 births to 45 births, an increase of 36.36%. Among males, Wayde has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 33 births to 45 births, an increase of 36.36%.
Nationwide Popularity of Wayde
- 20 Year Trend of Wayde: 125.00%
- 10 Year Trend of Wayde: 36.36%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Wayde: 36.36%
Popularity of Wayde by State
For males, Wayde was most popular in Midwestern states with 6 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in OH, with 6 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Wayde. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OH | 6 | 1137 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Wayde
- Total Births of Wayde: 46 (3.15%)
- Male Births of Wayde: 46 (3.15%)
Given the upward trend of Wayde over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 3.15% increase in total births, for a total of 46 births in 2024. Male births for Wayde have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 46 male births in 2024, an increase of 3.15%.