Total births
11
Boys' name · since 1942
Swayne
Swayne has 11 recorded births since 1942 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1942 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 11
- total births
- 1942–1964
- years on record
- 1940s
- peak decade
- 55%
- born in that decade
Swayne is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 11 have been recorded since 1942.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Swayne has been recorded 11 times among boys since 1942, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1940s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1942 to 1964.
- 11 total births
- 1942–1964 years on record
- 1940s peak decade
- 55% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
11 boys have been named Swayne since 1942, peaking in the 1940s, last recorded in 1964.
- 11
- total births
- 1942–1964
- years on record
- 1940s
- peak decade
- 55%
- born in that decade
1940s
Peak decade
55% of everyone ever named Swayne was born in this single decade.
1942
Single peak year
6 babies were named Swayne in 1942 - its busiest year on record.
Swayne's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Swayne's SSA record in two at 1964 and the more recent half accounts for 45% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 55%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1964, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1942 peak of 6, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Swayne at a glance
Last recorded 1964Peak year
1942
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1942
Swayne popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1942–1964
- Peak year (1942)
- 6
- Annual births at peak, across 23 years of records
Swayne by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1940s was Swayne's strongest decade.
6 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 55% of all-time use.
Swayne births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1940s
1940s
6 births
- 1960s
1960s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1940s at 6 births (55% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Swayne? ▼
Since 1942, Social Security records show 11 babies named Swayne. The most recent recorded year was 1964. Its busiest year on record was 1942, with 6 births.
When was Swayne most popular? ▼
Swayne was most popular in the 1940s decade with 6 total births. The single peak year was 1942.
How long has the name Swayne been used? ▼
Records for Swayne go back to 1942, giving 23 years of history through 1964.
What names are similar to Swayne? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Swayze, Swayde, Swade, Swan, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Swayne's data
- Swayne's usage has stayed within range of its 1940s decade-level peak (6 total births) through the 1960s (5) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Swayne
Nearby Names Like Swayne
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Swayne
Swayze Boy
#5777 254 births
Swayde Boy
#4312 227 births
Swade Boy
#4655 194 births
Swan Boy
124 births
Swanson Boy
121 births
Compare Swayne side by side: Swayne vs Swayze Swayne vs Swayde Swayne vs Swade
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1942–1964 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Swayne: Baby Name Since 1942 - 11 Births, Peak 1942." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/swayne. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Swayne draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.