Wayman Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Wayman is an Old English name meaning 'path man', indicating a connection to travel or living near a path. It evolved from Wægmund in Old English through Weyman in Middle English to its modern form. The name reflects traits of reliability and strength and has no biblical relevance. It gained popularity in the 20th century and is associated with notable figures in sports and music.
The name Wayman is most popular in Georgia, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Wayman has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Wayman' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1086th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1072nd out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1156th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2040th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 4169th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 10865th out of 24088 names. Discover how the name 'Wayman' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Wayman"
Pronunciation
/ˈweɪmən/
Origin
Old English
Etymology
The name Wayman is derived from an Old English surname that means 'way' or 'path' combined with 'man', indicating a person who lives near a particular path or a traveler.
Meaning
path man
Language Evolution
Wægmund (Old English), Weyman (Middle English), Wayman (Modern English)
Historical Usage
Wayman gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries as a given name and surname.
Variants & Derivatives
Wyman, Waymon
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Wayman is viewed as a unique and traditional name, often associated with strength and reliability.
Famous People
Wayman Tisdale (basketball player), Wayman Chan (musician)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Wayman"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Wayman"
"Wayman" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 1086th of 7545 | 663 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1072nd of 6773 | 699 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1156th of 7552 | 805 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 2040th of 10718 | 337 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 4169th of 16616 | 190 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 10865th of 24088 | 72 |
Regional Popularity of "Wayman" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
70.55% 999th/1416 |
- |
43.49% 1029th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
61.06% 944th/1546 |
78.86% 1227th/1556 |
45.52% 1071st/2353 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
49.53% 1103rd/2227 |
60.91% 1480th/2430 |
39.54% 1128th/2853 |
54.52% 1513th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - |
53.10% 1868th/3518 |
- |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Wayman" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Wayman"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Wayman" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.