Total births
2,466
Girls' name · since 1895
Waneta
Since 1895, U.S. Social Security records show 2,466 babies named Waneta, peaking in 1923. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 2,466
- total births
- 1895–2022
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 32%
- born in that decade
2,466 girls have been named Waneta since 1895, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Waneta has been recorded 2,466 times among girls since 1895, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1920s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1895 to 2022.
- 2,466 total births
- 1895–2022 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 32% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
2,466 girls have been named Waneta since 1895, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 2022.
- 2,466
- total births
- 1895–2022
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 32%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
32% of everyone ever named Waneta was born in this single decade.
1923
Single peak year
101 babies were named Waneta in 1923 - its busiest year on record.
Waneta's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Waneta's SSA record in two at 1945 and the more recent half accounts for 18% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 82%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1897, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1923 peak of 101, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Waneta at a glance
Last recorded 2022Peak year
1923
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1895
Waneta popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1895–2022
- Peak year (1923)
- 101
- Annual births at peak, across 128 years of records
Waneta by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Waneta's strongest decade.
793 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 32% of all-time use.
Waneta births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1890s 11
1890s
11 births
- 1900s 40
1900s
40 births
- 1910s
1910s
480 births
- 1920s
1920s
793 births
- 1930s
1930s
533 births
- 1940s 252
1940s
252 births
- 1950s 144
1950s
144 births
- 1960s 95
1960s
95 births
- 1970s 58
1970s
58 births
- 1980s 22
1980s
22 births
- 1990s 22
1990s
22 births
- 2000s 10
2000s
10 births
- 2020s 6
2020s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 793 births (32% of all-time use).
How Waneta compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Waneta's total volume
Waneta vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Waneta by state
Where Waneta concentrates geographically, total births since 1895
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Indiana | | 342 | 13.9% |
| #2 | Ohio | | 196 | 7.9% |
| #3 | Michigan | | 102 | 4.1% |
| #4 | Illinois | | 88 | 3.6% |
| #5 | Kansas | | 87 | 3.5% |
| #6 | Missouri | | 84 | 3.4% |
| #7 | West Virginia | | 78 | 3.2% |
| #8 | Iowa | | 35 | 1.4% |
Indiana share of Waneta's total US births 13.9%
Even split
342 of 2,466 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 12 reporting states.
Waneta appears in 12 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Waneta? ▼
Waneta has been given to 2,466 babies in the U.S. since 1895, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2022. 101 babies were born in 1923, its single highest year.
When was Waneta most popular? ▼
Waneta was most popular in the 1920s decade with 793 total births. The single peak year was 1923.
Where is Waneta most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Waneta are Indiana (342 births), Ohio (196 births), Michigan (102 births).
How long has the name Waneta been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Waneta since 1895 -- 128 years through the most recent 2022 data.
What names are similar to Waneta? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Wanda, Wanita, Wanetta, Wanna, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Waneta's data
- Waneta's decade-level peak was the 1920s (793 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Indiana records the most Wanetas (342 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Indiana 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 Waneta
Nearby Names Like Waneta
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Waneta
Wanda Girl
#5023 281,214 births
Wanita Girl
#13534 2,534 births
Wanetta Girl
1,114 births
Wanna Girl
550 births
Wanza Girl
418 births
Compare Waneta side by side: Waneta vs Wanda Waneta vs Wanita Waneta vs Wanetta
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1895–2022 (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. "Waneta: Baby Name Since 1895 - 2,466 Births, Peak 1923." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/waneta. 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 Waneta 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.