Wayman is an uncommon yet distinctive male given name of American origin. Derived from the Middle English word 'way,' it translates to 'in a way' or 'by the way.' This name suggests a journey or path, potentially symbolizing movement or progress. Wayman was first used as a personal name in the United States during the late 19th century but remains relatively rare today.
The name Wayman experienced significant fluctuations in popularity over the years, with a total of 2850 births recorded between 1884 and 2010. The name's peak was reached around the early 1900s, with notable spikes occurring in 1913 (23 births), 1915 (33 births), 1918-1920 (ranging from 40 to 50 births each year), and 1950 (59 births). After the 1960s, Wayman's popularity steadily declined, with fewer than 25 births recorded annually after 1973. In recent years, the name has become quite rare, with only a few births per year since the late 1980s and none recorded between 2004 and 2006.