Boy · #12,551 in 2026

Waymond

Name: Popularity of the name Waymond in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Waymond, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#12,551

Peak Rank

#1,123 (1953)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1900

First Year

2008

Last Year

1953

Peak Year

#1123

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Waymond

Waymond first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1900, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1953, when 43 Waymonds were born — ranking #1,123 that year. As of 2026, Waymond ranks #12,551 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 1K Waymonds have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1900s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Waymond

Phonetically similar names — useful when Waymond is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Waymond

What does the name Waymond mean?

Waymond is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1900. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Waymond in 2026?

In 2026, Waymond ranks #12,551 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Waymond most popular?

Waymond reached its peak popularity in 1953, ranking #1,123 that year with 43 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Waymond most popular?

Waymond has historically been most popular in Tennessee, Georgia, South Carolina. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Waymond.

Is Waymond a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Waymond is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Waymond?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Waymond include Nickie, Darek, Jashua. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Waymond

Waymond is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1900 and has accumulated 1K births in the dataset. Waymond's peak popularity came in 1953 when it ranked #1,123. Use the chart and map above to compare Waymond's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.