Wayman Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationWAY-muhn / ˈweɪ.mənEnglish; African American
Meaning
English: 'way maker'; African American: 'one who shows the way'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Wayman has roots in English and African American cultures. It is often associated with individuals who are seen as leaders or guides. The name gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly within African American communities. It reflects a sense of direction and purpose.
Trend Summary
Wayman has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with occasional peaks in usage.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Wayman was first seen in the United States in 1884. Wayman has ranked as high as #949 nationally, which occurred in 1950, and has been most popular in Georgia, Texas, Arkansas, Illinois, and Tennessee. In the past 5 years the name Wayman has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Wayman (1963)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| GA | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1884 | 7 |
| 1885 | 8 |
| 1891 | 5 |
| 1892 | 7 |
| 1893 | 5 |
| 1894 | 7 |
| 1895 | 6 |
| 1896 | 9 |
| 1897 | 8 |
| 1899 | 9 |
| 1900 | 13 |
| 1902 | 7 |
| 1903 | 5 |
| 1904 | 8 |
| 1906 | 11 |
| 1907 | 9 |
| 1908 | 10 |
| 1909 | 5 |
| 1910 | 14 |
| 1911 | 13 |
| 1912 | 16 |
| 1913 | 23 |
| 1914 | 21 |
| 1915 | 33 |
| 1916 | 32 |
| 1917 | 28 |
| 1918 | 40 |
| 1919 | 40 |
| 1920 | 44 |
| 1921 | 50 |
| 1922 | 49 |
| 1923 | 48 |
| 1924 | 49 |
| 1925 | 31 |
| 1926 | 31 |
| 1927 | 46 |
| 1928 | 36 |
| 1929 | 42 |
| 1930 | 40 |
| 1931 | 35 |
| 1932 | 47 |
| 1933 | 37 |
| 1934 | 38 |
| 1935 | 35 |
| 1936 | 36 |
| 1937 | 34 |
| 1938 | 39 |
| 1939 | 38 |
| 1940 | 33 |
| 1941 | 41 |
| 1942 | 46 |
| 1943 | 45 |
| 1944 | 40 |
| 1945 | 37 |
| 1946 | 47 |
| 1947 | 37 |
| 1948 | 42 |
| 1949 | 49 |
| 1950 | 59 |
| 1951 | 50 |
| 1952 | 45 |
| 1953 | 51 |
| 1954 | 57 |
| 1955 | 41 |
| 1956 | 47 |
| 1957 | 37 |
| 1958 | 44 |
| 1959 | 41 |
| 1960 | 36 |
| 1961 | 33 |
| 1962 | 27 |
| 1963 | 27 |
| 1964 | 35 |
| 1965 | 28 |
| 1966 | 17 |
| 1967 | 26 |
| 1968 | 26 |
| 1969 | 21 |
| 1970 | 25 |
| 1971 | 20 |
| 1972 | 18 |
| 1973 | 24 |
| 1974 | 21 |
| 1975 | 25 |
| 1976 | 25 |
| 1977 | 12 |
| 1978 | 15 |
| 1979 | 22 |
| 1980 | 12 |
| 1981 | 9 |
| 1982 | 12 |
| 1983 | 15 |
| 1984 | 15 |
| 1985 | 12 |
| 1986 | 13 |
| 1987 | 14 |
| 1988 | 13 |
| 1989 | 16 |
| 1990 | 11 |
| 1991 | 12 |
| 1992 | 11 |
| 1993 | 10 |
| 1994 | 8 |
| 1995 | 7 |
| 1996 | 12 |
| 1997 | 9 |
| 1998 | 9 |
| 2000 | 9 |
| 2001 | 9 |
| 2002 | 8 |
| 2004 | 5 |
| 2006 | 5 |
| 2007 | 6 |
| 2008 | 5 |
| 2010 | 7 |