How Many People Are Named Waneta?

Complete statistics for the name Waneta in the United States — including rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, and state data.

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Waneta
Very Rare
2,466
Estimated People
1 in 133,820
1 in X Americans
1923
Peak Popularity
Female
Predicted Gender
Origin
Loading…
Meaning
Loading…
Tradition
📖 Full Meaning & Origin →
💡 Key Insights

Loading insights…

Popularity Score

Loading…

Normalized logarithmic scale (0–100)

⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
2,466 (100%)
0%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 94

Population Share

📈 Popularity Over Time
📅 Decade-by-Decade Breakdown
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Iowa 35
Illinois 88
Indiana 342
Kansas 87
Michigan 102
Missouri 84
New York 18
Ohio 196
Oklahoma 16
Pennsylvania 5
Vermont 5
West Virginia 78
🔎 Name Characteristics
Repeated characters 33.3%
Starts with "A" 0.0%
Famous People Named Waneta
⏳ Loading famous people…
📄 About the Name Waneta

How Many People Have the Name Waneta in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,466 people in the United States currently share the name Waneta. That works out to roughly 1 in every 133,820 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category among all names tracked in US records. For context on where this falls on the full spectrum, see the name rarity checker.

Is Waneta a Common or Rare Name?

Waneta is classified as Very Rare when scored against the entire US population. Our rarity scale runs from Very Common (top names shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness when choosing a baby name, genealogists narrow down records, and curious individuals settle debates about their own identity.

What Does the Name Waneta Mean?

The meaning, language of origin, cultural and religious background for Waneta are covered in full on the Waneta name meaning & origin page. For a broader look at thousands of names, browse the name meaning directory.

Gender Breakdown: Is Waneta Male or Female?

Of all recorded bearers of Waneta in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female. Waneta is used almost exclusively as a female name in the United States. See our guide to gender-neutral names for more on how naming norms evolve.

When Was Waneta Most Popular?

The name Waneta reached peak popularity in 1923, with 101 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Waneta Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Waneta across all 50 states. Highly populous states like California, Texas, and New York naturally show higher counts for almost every name simply due to population size.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures on this page 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.

✨ Similar Names to Waneta
❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Waneta?

Approximately 2,466 people in the United States share the name Waneta, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Waneta a rare name?

Waneta is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 133,820 Americans has this name.

What does the name Waneta mean?

The meaning and origin of Waneta is displayed in the Name Meaning and Origin section at the top of this page. Browse the name meaning directory at https://howmanyofme.site/name-meaning/ for more names.

Is Waneta more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Waneta are male and 100% are female. The predicted gender is Female.

When was Waneta most popular?

The name Waneta reached its peak in 1923, with 101 registrations that year.

Are these statistics exact?

No. All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. Exact real-time name counts are not publicly available. See the methodology page at https://howmanyofme.site/methodology/ for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Total People2,466
RarityVery Rare
1 in X1 in 133,820
GenderFemale
Avg Age94
Peak Year1923
Male %0%
Female %100%

Check the rarity score of any first or last name instantly

Try Rarity Checker
Data Source

Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset — birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page for full details.