A 1940s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Lawayne since 1926
Babies named Lawayne per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 5 |
| 1930s | 40 |
| 1940s | 33 |
| 1950s | 58 |
| 1960s | 58 |
| 1970s | 75 |
| 1980s | 55 |
| 1990s | 60 |
| 2000s | 76 |
| 2010s | 66 |
| 2020s | 43 |
Meaning & origin
Lawayne is a mid-20th century variant of Wayne, formed by adding the 'La-' prefix popular in American naming during the 1930s and 1940s. According to Social Security data, LaWayne first appeared in 1926 and saw its highest popularity in 1940, when the name ranked 8,243rd. In 2025, approximately 1 in 189,786 boys received the name, and its trajectory has been rising since 2016, suggesting a modest revival. Unlike many similar names, LaWayne has no strong ties to any particular state. The name carries the occupational meaning of 'wagon maker' through its root, Wayne, and reflects a historical trend of creating distinct given names from surname origins.
Lawayne is a respelled variant of the English surname and given name Wayne. Wayne derives from the Old English 'wægn' meaning 'wagon,' originally a occupational surname for a wagon maker or driver. The spelling LaWayne or La- prefix was influenced by French naming patterns (e.g., LaMont) and was popular in the mid-20th century.
Sibling names for Lawayne
Names that share Lawayne's style, for a brother or sister.
