Wateen
Every Wateen since 2012 — 378 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Wateen
Wateen is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #1,806 in 2025 with 112 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2012, 378 American babies have been named Wateen. Its peak came in 2025, when 112 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Wateen stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Wateen year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 112 | #1,806 |
| 2024 | 73 | #2,489 |
| 2023 | 62 | #2,786 |
| 2022 | 39 | #3,887 |
| 2021 | 11 | #9,512 |
| 2020 | 11 | #9,512 |
| 2019 | 10 | #10,438 |
| 2018 | 12 | #9,125 |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | 12 | #9,393 |
| 2015 | 8 | #12,940 |
| 2014 | 14 | #8,463 |
| 2013 | 5 | #19,138 |
| 2012 | 9 | #12,159 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Wateen in 2025?
Wateen ranked #1,806 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 112 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Wateen?
378 babies have been named Wateen in the United States since 2012, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Wateen most popular?
Wateen peaked in 2025, when 112 newborns received the name.
Is Wateen a boy or girl name?
Wateen is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Wateen rising or falling?
Wateen is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.