Swayzee
A girl's name with 276 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
If you're considering Swayzee, you're looking at a name that fewer than 276 families have ever chosen in the U.S. That kind of rarity is intentional — it signals that the name was chosen for its sound, its personal meaning, or a family connection rather than a trend.
The bright, upbeat ending gives Swayzee a crisp, modern feel that pairs easily with most surnames.
In the most recent SSA release, Swayzee ranks #5263 among U.S. girl names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Swayzee is a girl's baby name of modern American origin, a creative feminine spelling inspired by the surname of the late actor Patrick Swayze — whose name likely has Old French or German origins. Patrick Swayze's roles in Dirty Dancing and Ghost made his name synonymous with romance and charisma.
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In the American context, Swayzee is a girl's name with a focused stretch of recorded use (2007–2024). American naming is uniquely syncretic — it borrows from dozens of traditions, invents freely, and recombines elements in ways that make strict etymological tracing difficult for many names.
Today, Swayzee is an active part of the American naming landscape (ranked #5263), continuing to accumulate its own cultural meaning with each new child who carries it.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Swayzee has 16+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2007.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 112 | #5770 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 154 | #7342 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 10 | #20046 | — |
The Story of Swayzee
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2021, Swayzee is a fresh, modern favorite. Girls named Swayzee are most likely born between 2011 and 2024.
How rare is Swayzee?
Only about 1 in every 144,000 babies born in 2024 was named Swayzee — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2007, peaked in the 2010s with 154 births that decade, and remains solidly popular today.
Swayzee by the numbers
- Would fill 6 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(16 years, 2007–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 25 | #5263 |
| 2023 | 24 | #5361 |
| 2022 | 21 | #5958 |
| 2021 | 26 | #5077 |
| 2020 | 16 | #7190 |
| 2019 | 21 | #5956 |
| 2018 | 12 | #9096 |
| 2017 | 15 | #7798 |
| 2016 | 18 | #6874 |
| 2015 | 20 | #6432 |
| 2014 | 18 | #6957 |
| 2013 | 17 | #7339 |
| 2012 | 20 | #6545 |
| 2011 | 13 | #9085 |
| 2009 | 5 | #19873 |
| 2007 | 5 | #20219 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2007–2024