Holding steady.
Popularity of Wanna since 1907
Babies named Wanna per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1923, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Wanna's real moment was 1933.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 5 |
| 1910s | 46 |
| 1920s | 168 |
| 1930s | 150 |
| 1940s | 82 |
| 1950s | 67 |
| 1960s | 32 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Wanna is a rare name that saw its peak usage in 1933, though exact birth counts from that era are not available. The name has never ranked among the top 1000 names, and in recent years it remains extremely uncommon, with fewer than 5 births annually as of 2025. Its trajectory is stable, meaning it has persisted at very low but consistent levels over time. The name lacks a clear origin, likely arising as a creative variant of Wanda or a standalone modern coinage. Because of its obscurity, it has no notable top-state concentrations.
Wanna is a name of obscure origin with no clear etymology. It may have emerged as an affectionate nickname or a creative spelling variant of Wanda, a name of Polish origin meaning 'wanderer.' Alternatively, it could be a modern invented name, perhaps influenced by the English contraction 'wanna' meaning 'want to.' Historical records show use in the early 20th century, but its roots remain uncertain.
Sibling names for Wanna
Names that share Wanna's style, for a brother or sister.
