Waynesha
A feminine name of American origin, a blend of "Wayne" and a feminine suffix.
Name Census estimates that about 60 living Americans carry the first name Waynesha. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Waynesha today is around 32 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Waynesha births was 1992 (12 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Waynesha. 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 Waynesha. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
60
~ 1 in 5,712,572 Americans
Peak year
1992
12 babies that year
Average age
32
years old
2000 SSA rank
#17,542
Tracked since 1990
Popularity
Waynesha: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Waynesha from the 1990s through to the 2000s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 57 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Waynesha 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 Waynesha during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Waynesha
The name Waynesha is a relatively modern invention, likely originating in the United States during the late 20th century. It does not appear to have direct roots in any particular language or culture, but rather seems to be a creative combination of existing names or words.
One possible interpretation is that Waynesha is a blend of the English name Wayne and the common suffix "-sha," which is sometimes used in African American naming traditions. Wayne itself is an English surname derived from the Old English words "wagen" (wagon) and "er" (maker or worker), essentially meaning "wagon builder."
While Waynesha does not have a long historical pedigree, it may have been inspired by the growing trend of creating unique and personalized names, particularly within certain communities. However, there are no known ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records that directly reference this name.
Despite its recent origins, there are a few notable individuals who have borne the name Waynesha. One example is Waynesha Bivens, an American model and actress born in 1985. Another is Waynesha Green, a former basketball player who competed for the University of Arizona in the early 2000s.
Other individuals with the name Waynesha include Waynesha Payne, a former track and field athlete from the United States, and Waynesha Hamilton, a social media influencer and content creator based in Atlanta, Georgia.
It is worth noting that due to the relatively recent coinage of this name, there may not be a wealth of historical information or famous figures associated with it. However, as naming trends continue to evolve, it is possible that Waynesha could become more widespread and develop a richer cultural significance over time.
People
Waynesha + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Waynesha as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with W
Other first names starting with W with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Waynesha: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Waynesha?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 60 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Waynesha 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 1 in 5,712,572 US residents.
Is Waynesha a common name?
We classify Waynesha as "Very Rare". It ranks above 57.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 62 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Waynesha most popular?
The single biggest year for Waynesha was 1992, when 12 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Waynesha is about 32 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 Waynesha in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Waynesha a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Waynesha in the SSA data are female. 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 Waynesha still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Waynesha 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 Waynesha 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 have Waynesha as a first name?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.