Waite vs Wai
Side-by-side comparison of Waite and Wai - popularity rank, total births, peak decade, and historical trends from Social Security Administration data.
Which name is more popular?
| Metric | Waite | Wai |
|---|---|---|
| Current Rank | Unranked | Unranked |
| Total Births (all years) | 21 | 174 |
| Peak Year | 1920 | 1977 |
| Peak Year Births | 6 | 15 |
| Peak Decade | 1920s | 1980s |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| First Recorded Year | 1920 | 1970 |
Births by Decade
| Decade | Waite | Wai |
|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 16 | - |
| 1950s | 5 | - |
| 1970s | - | 61 |
| 1980s | - | 96 |
| 1990s | - | 17 |
Data Sources
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, ssa.gov/oact/babynames.
Source: SSA Annual Name Rankings, 1920–1958.