How Many People Are Named Wacey?
Complete statistics for the name Wacey: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Wacey is a very rare name, especially for boys, with only 363 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 908,796 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with 42% of those named Wacey being under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and optimism.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 27All 375 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: 1990Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Wacey Through the Generations
Wacey has seen its peak popularity in 1990 when 24 babies were given this name, marking a significant rise since then. Today, the average age of someone named Wacey is 27, indicating that it's a name predominantly embraced by younger parents. The age distribution shows a strong skew towards younger individuals, with 157 under 30 and 218 between 30 and 60, suggesting that Wacey is a name that's becoming increasingly popular among new generations.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Wacey's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Wacey
How Many People Have the Name Wacey?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 363 people in the United States currently share the name Wacey. That works out to roughly 1 in every 908,796 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Wacey a Common or Rare Name?
Wacey 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 Wacey Mean?
Wacey means "modern coinage, evokes uniqueness" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Wacey in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Wacey Most Popular?
The name Wacey reached peak popularity in 1990, with 24 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 Wacey?
Approximately 363 people named Wacey live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 375. That works out to roughly 1 in 908,796 Americans.
Is Wacey a rare name?
Wacey is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 908,796 Americans has this name.
What does the name Wacey mean?
Wacey means "modern coinage, evokes uniqueness" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Wacey more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Wacey are male and 0% are female.
When was Wacey most popular?
Wacey peaked in 1990 with 24 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.