Vayne
Meaning "hunter" or "from the woods", of French origin.
Name Census estimates that about 0 living Americans carry the first name Vayne. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Vayne today is around 0 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Vayne births was 1919 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Vayne. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Vayne. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
0
~ - Americans
Peak year
1919
5 babies that year
Average age
-
1919 SSA rank
#4,769
Tracked since 1919
Popularity
Vayne: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Vayne by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Vayne during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Vayne
The name Vayne is believed to have originated from the Old English word "fægen," meaning "glad" or "joyful." It first appeared in historical records around the 8th century AD, primarily in areas now known as England and parts of northern Europe.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Vayne can be found in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, a collection of annals that documented the history of the Anglo-Saxons from the 9th century onwards. The name was sometimes spelled as "Fægen" or "Fægne" during this period.
In the 11th century, a notable figure named Vayne of Hereford, a Benedictine monk and scholar, gained recognition for his contributions to the preservation of ancient manuscripts and his work on the compilation of the Hereford Gospels, an illuminated manuscript from the late 11th or early 12th century.
During the Middle Ages, the name Vayne was also found in various religious texts and records, particularly in regions where Old English was spoken. One such example is Vayne the Hermit, a religious figure from the 13th century who lived as a hermit in the forests of Yorkshire, England.
Another notable individual with the name Vayne was Sir Vayne de Montfort, a 14th-century English knight and military commander who fought in the Hundred Years' War against France. He was known for his bravery and leadership on the battlefield.
In the 16th century, Vayne Holinshed, an English chronicler and historian, gained recognition for his work "Chronicles of England, Scotland, and Ireland," a comprehensive historical account of the British Isles. This work served as a significant source for many writers and playwrights of the time, including William Shakespeare.
While the name Vayne was more commonly used in the past, it has become relatively rare in modern times. However, its historical significance and connection to Old English roots make it a unique and intriguing choice for those seeking a name with a rich heritage.
People
Vayne + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Vayne as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with V
Other first names starting with V with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Vayne: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Vayne?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 0 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Vayne going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about - US residents.
Is Vayne a common name?
We classify Vayne as "Very Rare". It ranks above 2.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Vayne most popular?
The single biggest year for Vayne was 1919, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Vayne is about 0 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Vayne in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Vayne a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Vayne in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Vayne still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Vayne in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Vayne can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are named Vayne?
Find out how many people share the name Vayne on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.