Boys name · Illinois
Wayne in Illinois
Wayne was the 746th most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 12 babies named Wayne that year. Since 1910, Illinois families have named 20,167 babies Wayne.
Popularity over time
Wayne in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 19 | 89th |
| 1926 | 204 | 54th |
| 1943 | 424 | 31st |
| 1959 | 375 | 61st |
| 1976 | 82 | 155th |
| 1992 | 32 | 362nd |
| 2009 | 6 | 1375th |
| 2025 | 12 | 746th |
Its rank among boys names in Illinois fell from 89th in 1910 to 746th in 2025.
The most babies named Wayne in Illinois in a single year was 617, in 1947. Its best showing was 26th among boys names in 1931.
Across the country, Wayne reached its best rank of 6th in Hawaii (1951). See Wayne in every state →
How popular is Wayne in Illinois?
Wayne was the 746th most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 12 babies named Wayne that year. Since 1910, Illinois families have named 20,167 babies Wayne.
How many babies are named Wayne in Illinois?
In 2025, 12 babies were named Wayne in Illinois. The most babies named Wayne in Illinois in a single year was 617, in 1947.
What is the rank of Wayne in Illinois?
Wayne ranked 746th among boys names in Illinois in 2025. Its best showing was 26th among boys names in 1931.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.