Wane
Pronunciation: [ w-AYN ]
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Wane first appeared in US Social Security records in 1951.
Over 120 babies have been named Wane in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Wane is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #42,419 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #42,419
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Wane
Wane is a boy name .
Wane is currently ranked #42,419 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
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