Waymon Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Waymon has its roots in Old English, meaning 'man of the way'. It evolved from historical forms like Wæġmann to its modern form. The name conveys traits of individuality and a connection to paths or journeys. There is no significant biblical relevance associated with it. Waymon saw a rise in popularity in the mid-20th century and is currently viewed as a unique and traditional name.
The name Waymon is most popular in Georgia, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Silent 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, Waymon has been stalled for male in MidWest, 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 South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Waymon' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 897th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 699th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 897th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1449th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3199th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 8666th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 12651st out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Waymon' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Waymon"
Pronunciation
/ˈweɪmən/
Origin
Old English
Etymology
The name Waymon is derived from the Old English word 'wæġ' meaning 'path' or 'road' combined with 'mann' meaning 'man'. This suggests a meaning related to a 'man of the path' or 'way'.
Meaning
man of the way
Language Evolution
Wæġmann, Wayman, Waymon
Historical Usage
Waymon gained popularity in the United States during the 20th century, particularly in the mid-1900s, as a unique masculine name.
Variants & Derivatives
Wayman, Wamon, Waimon
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Waymon is perceived as a traditional and somewhat uncommon name, often associated with a sense of individuality.
Famous People
Waymon Tisdale - an American professional basketball player and jazz bassist., Waymon McCreary - a notable American architect.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Waymon"
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 "Waymon"
"Waymon" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 897th of 7545 | 928 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 699th of 6773 | 1,429 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 897th of 7552 | 1,303 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1449th of 10718 | 574 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 3199th of 16616 | 281 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 8666th of 24088 | 112 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 12651st of 23106 | 44 |
Regional Popularity of "Waymon" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
23.71% 561st/2366 |
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| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
19.38% 456th/2353 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
63.27% 1409th/2227 |
- |
22.15% 632nd/2853 |
49.15% 1364th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
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31.86% 1121st/3518 |
- |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
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50.79% 2638th/5194 |
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| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Waymon" 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 "Waymon"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Waymon" 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.