Total births
865
Girls' name · since 1904
Waunita
865 babies named Waunita in U.S. Social Security records since 1904, with the highest year being 1924. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 865
- total births
- 1904–1971
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 32%
- born in that decade
Waunita sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 865 recorded since 1904.
Social Security Administration records show Waunita recorded 865 times among girls since 1904, 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 1904 to 1971.
- 865 total births
- 1904–1971 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 32% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
865 girls have been named Waunita since 1904, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1971.
- 865
- total births
- 1904–1971
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 32%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
32% of everyone ever named Waunita was born in this single decade.
1924
Single peak year
35 babies were named Waunita in 1924 - its busiest year on record.
Waunita's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Waunita's full recorded timeline at 1935, 32% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 68% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 1907, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1924 peak of 35 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Waunita at a glance
Last recorded 1971Peak year
1924
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1904
Waunita popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1904–1971
- Peak year (1924)
- 35
- Annual births at peak, across 68 years of records
Waunita by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Waunita's strongest decade.
281 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 32% of all-time use.
Waunita births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1900s 25
1900s
25 births
- 1910s
1910s
168 births
- 1920s
1920s
281 births
- 1930s
1930s
183 births
- 1940s
1940s
118 births
- 1950s 57
1950s
57 births
- 1960s 27
1960s
27 births
- 1970s 6
1970s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 281 births (32% of all-time use).
How Waunita 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 Waunita's total volume
Waunita vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Waunita by state
Where Waunita concentrates geographically, total births since 1904
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Kansas | | 36 | 4.2% |
| #2 | Missouri | | 15 | 1.7% |
| #3 | Indiana | | 11 | 1.3% |
| #4 | Oklahoma | | 11 | 1.3% |
| #5 | Iowa | | 5 | 0.6% |
| #6 | Illinois | | 5 | 0.6% |
| #7 | West Virginia | | 5 | 0.6% |
Kansas share of Waunita's total US births 4.2%
Even split
36 of 865 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Waunita? ▼
Waunita has been given to 865 babies in the U.S. since 1904, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1971. 35 babies were born in 1924, its single highest year.
When was Waunita most popular? ▼
Waunita was most popular in the 1920s decade with 281 total births. The single peak year was 1924.
Where is Waunita most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Waunita are Kansas (36 births), Missouri (15 births), Indiana (11 births).
How long has the name Waunita been used? ▼
Waunita has been recorded in Social Security data since 1904, spanning 68 years of data through 1971.
What names are similar to Waunita? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Wauneta, Waunetta, Waunda, Waukesha, and 2 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Waunita's data
- Waunita's decade-level peak was the 1920s (281 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 1970s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Kansas records the most Waunitas (36 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Kansas 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 Waunita
Nearby Names Like Waunita
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Waunita
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Waunetta Girl
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Waunda Girl
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Waukesha Girl
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Waunell Girl
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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, 1904–1971 (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. "Waunita: Baby Name Since 1904 - 865 Births, Peak 1924." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/waunita. 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 Waunita 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.