| Rank | Name | Uses |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | postpunk | 189 uses |
| 2 | post punk | 185 uses |
| 3 | synth | 153 uses |
| 4 | minimal | 113 uses |
| 5 | new wave | 95 uses |
| 6 | underground ndw | 93 uses |
| 7 | cold wave | 43 uses |
| 8 | post-punk | 31 uses |
| 9 | punk | 19 uses |
| 10 | deathrock | 15 uses |
| 11 | no wave | 4 uses |
| 12 | goth rock | 3 uses |
| 13 | new beat | 3 uses |
| 14 | french punk | 2 uses |
| 15 | bubblegum trash | 2 uses |
| 16 | bubblegumtrash | 2 uses |
| 17 | electroclash | 1 use |
| 18 | acid | 1 use |
| 19 | electronic dance | 1 use |
| 20 | poppxapank | 1 use |
| 21 | pre-smashing pumpkins | 1 use |
| 22 | pre-ea80 | 1 use |