Holding steady.
Popularity of Waymond since 1900
Babies named Waymond per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1953, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Waymond's real moment was 1900.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 6 |
| 1910s | 70 |
| 1920s | 161 |
| 1930s | 177 |
| 1940s | 236 |
| 1950s | 304 |
| 1960s | 189 |
| 1970s | 167 |
| 1980s | 87 |
| 1990s | 55 |
| 2000s | 27 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Waymond is a rare masculine given name of uncertain origin, first recorded in U.S. Social Security data in 1900. The name exhibits a stable trajectory with very low usage over the decades, never achieving significant popularity. No peak year beyond its first recorded instance is notable, and it has not appeared in recent name rankings. With no top states indicating strong regional ties, Waymond remains a distinctive and infrequent choice. Its origins likely lie in Old English, possibly as a variant of Wayman or as a compound of 'wave' and 'protector'. For parents seeking a name with historical roots but modern rarity, Waymond offers an unusual option.
The name Waymond is of uncertain origin. It may be a variant of Wayman, which likely derives from an Old English occupational surname for a road builder or one who lives by a path. Alternatively, it could be a combination of the Old English elements 'wæg' (wave) and 'mund' (protector), suggesting the meaning 'wave protector'. The name has been in rare use in the United States since the early 20th century, with recorded instances from 1900 onward, but never achieved widespread popularity.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Way, Waye
Variants: Waymon, Weymond
Sibling names for Waymond
Names that share Waymond's style, for a brother or sister.
