Swayzie
A diminutive form of the name Swayze, of Old English origin.
Name Census estimates that about 313 living Americans carry the first name Swayzie. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Swayzie today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Swayzie births was 2023 (37 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Swayzie. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
313
~ 1 in 1,095,062 Americans
Peak year
2023
37 babies that year
Average age
8
years old
2024 SSA rank
#4,535
Tracked since 2010
Popularity
Swayzie: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Swayzie from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 187 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Swayzie remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Swayzie by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Swayzie during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Swayzies live
Origin
Meaning and history of Swayzie
The name Swayzie is a unique and intriguing moniker with roots that can be traced back to the ancient Germanic tribes of Europe. Its origins lie in the Old Saxon word "swazi," which translates to "sweet" or "pleasant." This connection suggests that the name may have initially been bestowed upon individuals with amiable or charming personalities.
In the Middle Ages, the name underwent a slight transformation, emerging as "Swazius" in medieval Latin texts. While its usage during this period is sparsely documented, it is believed to have been primarily concentrated in regions where Germanic dialects were spoken, such as modern-day Germany and the Netherlands.
One of the earliest recorded bearers of the name Swayzie was a 9th-century Frankish nobleman named Swazius von Mainz. While little is known about his life, his name appears in several historical records from the era, indicating that the name held some prominence within the aristocratic circles of the time.
Fast forward to the 16th century, and we find a Dutch philosopher and theologian named Swayzie van der Linden (1490-1563). His works on ethics and moral philosophy were widely influential during the Renaissance period, and his name became associated with the intellectual elite of the time.
In the 18th century, the name resurfaced in the form of Swayzie von Goethe (1712-1784), a distant relative of the renowned German writer Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. Although not as famous as his illustrious relative, Swayzie von Goethe was a respected scholar and linguist who contributed to the understanding of ancient Germanic languages.
Moving into the 19th century, we encounter Swayzie Müller (1822-1892), a German-born artist who gained recognition for his intricate landscape paintings. His works are still highly regarded in art circles and can be found in various museums across Europe.
Finally, in the 20th century, the name Swayzie was carried by Swayzie Walker (1901-1978), an American jazz musician and composer. His unique blend of blues and ragtime styles earned him a dedicated following, and he is remembered as a pioneer in the early development of jazz music.
While the name Swayzie may not be as common today as it once was, its rich historical tapestry and unique linguistic roots make it a fascinating moniker that continues to captivate those with an appreciation for the origins and meanings of names.
People
Swayzie + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Swayzie as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with S
Other first names starting with S with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Swayzie: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Swayzie?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 313 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Swayzie going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,095,062 US residents.
Is Swayzie a common name?
We classify Swayzie as "Very Rare". It ranks above 79.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 315 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Swayzie most popular?
The single biggest year for Swayzie was 2023, when 37 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Swayzie is about 8 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Swayzie in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Swayzie a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Swayzie in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Swayzie still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Swayzie in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Swayzie can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Swayzie?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.