Holding steady.
Popularity of Wavie since 1893
Babies named Wavie per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1925, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Wavie's real moment was 1896.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1890s | 12 | 0 |
| 1900s | 33 | 0 |
| 1910s | 82 | 16 |
| 1920s | 84 | 0 |
| 1930s | 31 | 18 |
| 1940s | 19 | 12 |
| 1950s | 0 | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Wavie is a rare American name from the 1890s, first recorded in 1893. Its peak usage came in 1896, during a period when creative and nature-inspired names were gaining popularity. The name's trajectory has been stable but extremely low, with no significant revival in later decades. It has not appeared in the top 1000 names in recent years. Due to its obscurity, no top states are associated with Wavie. Parents considering this name today would be choosing a highly distinctive vintage choice with a uncertain but possibly literal meaning tied to the word wave.
The name Wavie appears to be a modern coinage from the late 19th century, possibly derived from the English word 'wave' or as a variant of the name Wavy. It was first recorded in the United States in 1893 and saw modest use in the 1890s, peaking in 1896. Its origin is uncertain, and it may have been a creative respelling or invention rather than a traditional name.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Wavy
Sibling names for Wavie
Names that share Wavie's style, for a brother or sister.
