Wayman
Wayman is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Traveler, road man, or wagon driver.
Origin and history
Wayman is a masculine name of Old English origin, historically derived from an occupational or geographic surname. It was traditionally associated with a traveler, roadman, or wagoner. Though moderately used in the United States during the 20th century, it has become rare in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
2,850 babies in the United States have been named Wayman since 1880. It ranks #2426 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- GA (31.7 %)
- TX (28.8 %)
- AR (10.2 %)
- IL (7.9 %)
- TN (5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 15 |
| 1890-1900 | 56 |
| 1900-1910 | 68 |
| 1910-1920 | 260 |
| 1920-1930 | 426 |
| 1930-1940 | 379 |
| 1940-1950 | 417 |
| 1950-1960 | 472 |
| 1960-1970 | 276 |
| 1970-1980 | 207 |
| 1980-1990 | 131 |
| 1990-2000 | 89 |
| 2000-2010 | 47 |
| 2010-2019 | 7 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Wayman
- Wayman Tisdale: Basketball Player, Musician
Fun facts
- Wayman originally functioned as an English surname denoting someone who lived near a main road or worked as a carrier.
- The name saw its highest popularity in the United States during the early-to-mid 20th century before dropping out of recent top ranks.