Wave
Gender: Mostly Boy
Meaning: Meadow of quaking aspens, wavering
Origin: English
Popularity: Ranked #3377 in 2025 with 35 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Waverly. Shares the meaning 'Meadow of quaking aspens, wavering.'
Similar names: waverlee, waverley, waverly, weaver, wade, wael, wake
Name length: 4 letters
How common is Wave? About 1 in 83,213 babies born in 2025 were named Wave, or roughly 0.1 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Wave
What does the name Wave mean?
Wave means “Meadow of quaking aspens, wavering” from English roots.
What is the origin of the name Wave?
Wave has English origin. The traditional meaning is “Meadow of quaking aspens, wavering”.
How popular is Wave?
Wave ranked #3314 in 2025 — given to 35 babies that year.
When was Wave most popular?
Wave peaked in 2024 with 37 babies registered that year.
Is Wave a boy or girl name?
Wave is used for both boys and girls. In the records, about 52% of Waves are boys and 48% are girls.
Is the name Wave rising or falling in popularity?
Wave has risen 8006 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #11320 in 2020 to #3314 in 2025.
How long has Wave been recorded?
Wave appears in birth records across 20 years — from 1897 through 2025.