Declining since 2004.
Popularity of Sway since 2001
Babies named Sway per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 104 | 24 |
| 2010s | 83 | 37 |
| 2020s | 39 | 52 |
Meaning & origin
Sway is a rare modern name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2001. It reached its highest usage in 2005, though it has never ranked in the top 1,000. The name has been on a downward trend since 2004, with its incidence diminishing each year. As a word name, Sway evokes the idea of gentle movement, but its meaning is not well established. Its brief peak in the mid-2000s aligns with a period of creative name coinages, but it remains an uncommon choice.
The name Sway emerged in the early 2000s, likely as a modern word name or a phonetic coinage. It does not have roots in any established naming tradition and is considered a contemporary invention. Its usage has been rare and sporadic, with a small peak around 2005.
Sibling names for Sway
Names that share Sway's style, for a brother or sister.
