Total births
132
Girls' name · since 1917
Waneda
Since 1917, U.S. Social Security records show 132 babies named Waneda, peaking in 1919. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 132
- total births
- 1917–1937
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 53%
- born in that decade
Waneda is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 132 have been recorded since 1917.
Social Security Administration records show Waneda recorded 132 times among girls since 1917, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1917 to 1937.
- 132 total births
- 1917–1937 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 53% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
132 girls have been named Waneda since 1917, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1937.
- 132
- total births
- 1917–1937
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 53%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
53% of everyone ever named Waneda was born in this single decade.
1919
Single peak year
13 babies were named Waneda in 1919 - its busiest year on record.
Waneda's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Waneda's SSA record in two at 1925 and the more recent half accounts for 46% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 54%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1927, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1919 peak of 13, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Waneda at a glance
Last recorded 1937Peak year
1919
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1917
Waneda popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1917–1937
- Peak year (1919)
- 13
- Annual births at peak, across 21 years of records
Waneda by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Waneda's strongest decade.
70 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 53% of all-time use.
Waneda births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
31 births
- 1920s
1920s
70 births
- 1930s
1930s
31 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 70 births (53% of all-time use).
Waneda by state
Where Waneda concentrates geographically, total births since 1917
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | West Virginia | | 12 | 9.1% |
West Virginia share of Waneda's total US births 9.1%
12 of 132 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Waneda? ▼
Waneda has been given to 132 babies in the U.S. since 1917, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1937. 13 babies were born in 1919, its single highest year.
When was Waneda most popular? ▼
Waneda was most popular in the 1920s decade with 70 total births. The single peak year was 1919.
Where is Waneda most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Waneda are West Virginia (12 births).
How long has the name Waneda been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Waneda since 1917 -- 21 years through the most recent 1937 data.
What names are similar to Waneda? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Wanda, Wanita, Waneta, Wanetta, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Waneda's data
- Waneda's usage has stayed within range of its 1920s decade-level peak (70 total births) through the 1930s (31) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- West Virginia records the most Wanedas (12 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. West Virginia 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.
Keep exploring Waneda
Nearby Names Like Waneda
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Waneda
Wanda Girl
#5023 281,214 births
Wanita Girl
#13534 2,534 births
Waneta Girl
2,466 births
Wanetta Girl
1,114 births
Wanna Girl
550 births
Compare Waneda side by side: Waneda vs Wanda Waneda vs Wanita Waneda vs Waneta
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1917–1937 (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. "Waneda: Baby Name Since 1917 - 132 Births, Peak 1919." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/waneda. 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 Waneda 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.