boy's name
Wayman
WAY-mun (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 2,850
Wayman is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2010 it was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1950, when 59 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1884.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Wayman Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1880s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 15 |
| 1890s | 56 |
| 1900s | 68 |
| 1910s | 260 |
| 1920s | 426 |
| 1930s | 379 |
| 1940s | 417 |
| 1950s | 472 |
| 1960s | 276 |
| 1970s | 207 |
| 1980s | 131 |
| 1990s | 89 |
| 2000s | 47 |
| 2010s | 7 |
How Popular Is Wayman?
In 2010, Wayman was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Wayman
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Wayman Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Wayman over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Wayman
- English WAY-mun
Sibling Names for Wayman
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Wayman — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Wayman
How popular is the name Wayman?
In 2010, Wayman was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Wayman a girl's or a boy's name?
Wayman is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Wayman?
Wayman has 2 syllables.
When was Wayman most popular?
Wayman peaked in 1950, when 59 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.