Waymond
Waymond is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Likely means 'man of the way' or functions as a variant blend of Wayman and Raymond ('wise protector').
Origin and history
Waymond is a rare masculine given name of English origin, likely formed as a phonetic variant of names like Wayman or Raymond. It experienced its peak usage in the United States during the early-to-mid 20th century. Today, it is an exceptionally rare choice for newborns in the U.S.
Popularity in the United States
1,479 babies in the United States have been named Waymond since 1880. It ranks #3254 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- TX (58.4 %)
- GA (29.2 %)
- AL (6.2 %)
- SC (3.1 %)
- TN (3.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 6 |
| 1910-1920 | 70 |
| 1920-1930 | 161 |
| 1930-1940 | 177 |
| 1940-1950 | 236 |
| 1950-1960 | 304 |
| 1960-1970 | 189 |
| 1970-1980 | 167 |
| 1980-1990 | 87 |
| 1990-2000 | 55 |
| 2000-2010 | 27 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Waymond
- Waymond Bryant: American Football Player
- Waymond Wang: Fictional Character
Nicknames
Way
Fun facts
- Waymond saw most of its U.S. usage between the 1920s and 1950s before fading from popular usage.
- The name gained notable modern public recognition through the character Waymond Wang in the Oscar-winning 2022 film 'Everything Everywhere All at Once'.