Swayzie
A girl's name of American origin with 315 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
At 7 letters and one syllable, Swayzie hits the middle ground most parents look for: long enough to feel complete, short enough for everyday use. It has been used as a girl's name in the U.S. since 2010, with 315 total recorded births.
Currently ranked #4535, Swayzie is familiar enough that people will recognize it but not so common that your child shares it with three classmates.
In the most recent SSA release, Swayzie ranks #4535 among U.S. girl names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Swayzie is a girl's baby name of American origin, clearly inspired by Patrick Swayze — the beloved actor and dancer whose performances in Dirty Dancing and Ghost made him a cultural icon. Using the surname as a given name, with a feminine -ie ending, creates a sweet homage to a beloved star.
Swayzie carries the warmth and charisma of its inspiration — a name with swagger, movement, and heart.
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The ending of a name often carries more etymological information than the beginning. Swayzie's final sounds are bright, approachable — giving the name a friendly, informal feel. In English-language naming, many feminine names end on open vowels or soft consonants, creating a melodic, approachable quality. Swayzie follows that feminine pattern.
Explore the ending-based name pages on this site to find names that share Swayzie's suffix pattern — names with similar endings often share a style and era, even when they come from different linguistic backgrounds.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Swayzie has 15+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2010.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 128 | #5479 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 187 | #7578 | — |
The Story of Swayzie
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2023, Swayzie is a fresh, modern favorite. Girls named Swayzie are most likely born between 2013 and 2024.
How rare is Swayzie?
Only about 1 in every 116,129 babies born in 2024 was named Swayzie — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2010, peaked in the 2010s with 187 births that decade, and remains solidly popular today.
Swayzie by the numbers
- Would fill 7 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(15 years, 2010–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 31 | #4535 |
| 2023 | 37 | #4032 |
| 2022 | 25 | #5288 |
| 2021 | 18 | #6655 |
| 2020 | 17 | #6886 |
| 2019 | 22 | #5772 |
| 2018 | 20 | #6212 |
| 2017 | 28 | #4908 |
| 2016 | 18 | #6875 |
| 2015 | 16 | #7573 |
| 2014 | 26 | #5297 |
| 2013 | 16 | #7707 |
| 2012 | 20 | #6546 |
| 2011 | 15 | #8151 |
| 2010 | 6 | #16740 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2010–2024