Declining since 1996.
Popularity of Wyman since 1898
Babies named Wyman per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1922, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Wyman's real moment was 1911.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 5 |
| 1900s | 40 |
| 1910s | 255 |
| 1920s | 479 |
| 1930s | 404 |
| 1940s | 443 |
| 1950s | 463 |
| 1960s | 313 |
| 1970s | 221 |
| 1980s | 135 |
| 1990s | 116 |
| 2000s | 84 |
| 2010s | 73 |
| 2020s | 35 |
Meaning & origin
Wyman is a rare given name with Old English roots meaning 'warrior', originally a surname. It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1898 and reached its peak rank in 1911, but has since become exceedingly uncommon. After a long steady decline, the name's trajectory shows it has been falling since 1996. Due to its rarity, it has no top states and no notable contemporary frequency data. Parents seeking an obscure, strong-sounding name from the early 20th century might consider Wyman, though it remains outside the mainstream.
Wyman originated as an English surname derived from the Old English elements 'wīg' (war, battle) and 'mann' (man), meaning 'warrior'. It transitioned to occasional use as a given name in the late 19th century, though it remained uncommon. The name saw modest early 20th-century use, peaking in 1911, but has since fallen into rarity.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Wy
Sibling names for Wyman
Names that share Wyman's style, for a brother or sister.
