Total births
33
Unisex name · since 1915
Waldean
Since 1915, U.S. Social Security records show 33 babies named Waldean, peaking in 1935. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 33
- total births
- 1915–1940
- years on record
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 52%
- born in that decade
Waldean is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 33 have been recorded since 1915.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Waldean has been recorded 33 times among girls since 1915, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1930s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1915 to 1940.
- 33 total births
- 1915–1940 years on record
- 1930s peak decade
- 52% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
33 girls have been named Waldean since 1915, peaking in the 1930s, last recorded in 1940.
- 33
- total births
- 1915–1940
- years on record
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 52%
- born in that decade
1930s
Peak decade
52% of everyone ever named Waldean was born in this single decade.
1935
Single peak year
7 babies were named Waldean in 1935 - its busiest year on record.
Waldean's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Waldean's SSA record in two at 1933 and the more recent half accounts for 52% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 48%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1915, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1935 peak of 7, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Waldean at a glance
Last recorded 1940Peak year
1935
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1915
Waldean popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1915–1940
- Peak year (1935)
- 7
- Annual births at peak, across 26 years of records
Waldean popularity over time - boys
10 total births recorded since 1926 (Waldean as boys' name)
Waldean by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1930s was Waldean's strongest decade.
17 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 52% of all-time use.
Waldean births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 5
1910s
5 births
- 1920s 6
1920s
6 births
- 1930s
1930s
17 births
- 1940s 5
1940s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1930s at 17 births (52% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Waldean? ▼
Since 1915, Social Security records show 33 babies named Waldean. The most recent recorded year was 1940. Its busiest year on record was 1935, with 7 births.
When was Waldean most popular? ▼
Waldean was most popular in the 1930s decade with 17 total births. The single peak year was 1935.
Is Waldean a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Waldean is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 33 births, and as a boy's name it has 10 births.
How long has the name Waldean been used? ▼
Waldean has been recorded in Social Security data since 1915, spanning 26 years of data through 1940.
What names are similar to Waldean? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Walter, Walker, Wallace, Wallis, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Waldean's data
- Waldean's decade-level peak was the 1930s (17 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1940s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- 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 Waldean
Nearby Names Like Waldean
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Waldean
Walter Girl
3,632 births
Walker Girl
#1759 1,037 births
Wallace Girl
588 births
Wallis Girl
#9041 573 births
Waleska Girl
#8534 542 births
Compare Waldean side by side: Waldean vs Walter Waldean vs Walker Waldean vs Wallace
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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, 1915–1940 (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. "Waldean: Baby Name Since 1915 - 33 Births, Peak 1935." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/waldean. 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 Waldean 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.