Total births
347
Boys' name · since 1902
Waino
Since 1902, U.S. Social Security records show 347 babies named Waino, peaking in 1915. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 347
- total births
- 1902–1954
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 49%
- born in that decade
Waino sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 347 recorded since 1902.
Social Security Administration records show Waino recorded 347 times among boys since 1902, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1910s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1902 to 1954.
- 347 total births
- 1902–1954 years on record
- 1910s peak decade
- 49% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
347 boys have been named Waino since 1902, peaking in the 1910s, last recorded in 1954.
- 347
- total births
- 1902–1954
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 49%
- born in that decade
1910s
Peak decade
49% of everyone ever named Waino was born in this single decade.
1915
Single peak year
28 babies were named Waino in 1915 - its busiest year on record.
Waino's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Waino's SSA record in two at 1918 and the more recent half accounts for 51% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 49%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1902, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1915 peak of 28, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Waino at a glance
Last recorded 1954Peak year
1915
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1902
Waino popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1902–1954
- Peak year (1915)
- 28
- Annual births at peak, across 53 years of records
Waino by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1910s was Waino's strongest decade.
170 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 49% of all-time use.
Waino births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1900s 45
1900s
45 births
- 1910s
1910s
170 births
- 1920s
1920s
119 births
- 1930s 7
1930s
7 births
- 1950s 6
1950s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1910s at 170 births (49% of all-time use).
Waino by state
Where Waino concentrates geographically, total births since 1902
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Michigan | | 94 | 27.1% |
| #2 | Minnesota | | 15 | 4.3% |
| #3 | Massachusetts | | 10 | 2.9% |
Michigan share of Waino's total US births 27.1%
Even split
94 of 347 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Waino? ▼
Since 1902, Social Security records show 347 babies named Waino. The most recent recorded year was 1954. Its busiest year on record was 1915, with 28 births.
When was Waino most popular? ▼
Waino was most popular in the 1910s decade with 170 total births. The single peak year was 1915.
Where is Waino most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Waino are Michigan (94 births), Minnesota (15 births), Massachusetts (10 births).
How long has the name Waino been used? ▼
Records for Waino go back to 1902, giving 53 years of history through 1954.
What names are similar to Waino? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Wai, Waitman, Waid, Waine, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Waino's data
- Waino's decade-level peak was the 1910s (170 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 1950s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Michigan records the most Wainos (94 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Michigan names
- 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.
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Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1902–1954 (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. "Waino: Baby Name Since 1902 - 347 Births, Peak 1915." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/waino. 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 Waino 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 June 2026.