Wang vs Wane
Side-by-side comparison of Wang and Wane — popularity rank, total births, peak decade, and historical trends from Social Security Administration data.
Which name is more popular?
| Metric | Wang | Wane |
|---|---|---|
| Current Rank | Unranked | Unranked |
| Total Births (all years) | 70 | 160 |
| Peak Year | 1984 | 1955 |
| Peak Year Births | 7 | 22 |
| Peak Decade | 1980ss | 1950ss |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| First Recorded Year | 1983 | 1922 |
Births by Decade
| Decade | Wang | Wane |
|---|---|---|
| 1920ss | — | 11 |
| 1930ss | — | 7 |
| 1940ss | — | 22 |
| 1950ss | — | 82 |
| 1960ss | — | 38 |
| 1980ss | 43 | — |
| 1990ss | 27 | — |
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, 1983–1999.