How Many People Are Named Swayze?
Complete statistics for the name Swayze: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Swayze is a very rare female name, with only 1,071 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 308,264 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with 99% of those named Swayze being under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 9 represents compassion and humanitarianism.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 8All 1,078 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2024Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Swayze Through the Generations
Swayze has seen a notable rise in popularity, peaking in 2024 with 113 births. The name's current generation skew is striking, with 1,066 under-30 and only 12 aged between 30 and 60. This indicates a strong preference for the name among younger parents, contributing to its status as a newer-generation choice.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Swayze's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Swayze
How Many People Have the Name Swayze?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,814 people in the United States currently share the name Swayze. That works out to roughly 1 in every 182,717 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Swayze a Common or Rare Name?
Swayze is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Swayze Mean?
Swayze means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Swayze in SSA data, approximately 21% are male and 79% are female.
When Was Swayze Most Popular?
The name Swayze reached peak popularity in 2024, with 113 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Swayze?
Approximately 1,814 people named Swayze live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,814. That works out to roughly 1 in 182,717 Americans.
Is Swayze a rare name?
Swayze is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 182,717 Americans has this name.
What does the name Swayze mean?
Swayze means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Swayze more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 21% of people named Swayze are male and 79% are female.
When was Swayze most popular?
Swayze peaked in 2024 with 113 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.