Meaning, origin, history
Wayde is a name of American origin, derived from the English word "wide". It means "broad" or "spacious". The name Wayde is believed to have been coined by American author Richard Wright in his novel "The Long Dream", published in 1966. In the novel, Wayde is the protagonist's nickname, and it is suggested that it was given to him because he was born on a wide road. Since then, Wayde has been used as a given name in the United States.
In numbers
Popularity of the name Wayde since 1880
Total births
2,223
Total since 1880
Peak year
1959
252 births
in 2023
28
Recent births (5 years)
5-year trend
+43%
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vs previous 5 years