Wayman
boy nameWayman entered the US charts in 1884, peaked at #699 in 1900, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1884–2025
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rank today
#699
peak (1900)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #732 |
| 1890s | #872 |
| 1900s | #954 |
| 1910s | #1100 |
| 1920s | #1093 |
| 1930s | #1068 |
| 1940s | #1050 |
| 1950s | #1089 |
| 1960s | #1527 |
| 1970s | #2187 |
| 1980s | #3446 |
| 1990s | #5560 |
| 2000s | #9757 |
| 2010s | #9693 |
Living bearers
About 1,300 people named Wayman are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Wayman alive today was born around 1943, making them about 82 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Wayman in 2025?
- Wayman is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Wayman most popular?
- Wayman peaked in 1900, reaching #699 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Wayman with classmates?
- Wayman will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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