Waymon
- US rank
- #10,695
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #595 in 1936
6 babies were named Waymon in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 1888–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Waymon you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 285,714 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Waymon, 6 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Waymon would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryWaymon first shows up in US birth records in 1888, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 137 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1936, when it ranked #595. Today it's #10,695, so it could be due a comeback.
About the name Waymon
Waymon is a boy name of English origin. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with W and ending in “-mon”. US birth records list Waymon for boys from 1888 to 2025, in 125 of those 138 years. Its best year was 1936, when it ranked #595 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #10,695, with 6 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 56 | 17,953 boys |
| 1890s | 43 | 23,348 boys |
| 1900s | 45 | 22,321 boys |
| 1910s | 57 | 17,687 boys |
| 1920s | 57 | 17,492 boys |
| 1930s | 75 | 13,355 boys |
| 1940s | 56 | 17,944 boys |
| 1950s | 35 | 28,960 boys |
| 1960s | 26 | 38,329 boys |
| 1970s | 20 | 50,454 boys |
| 1980s | 12 | 86,207 boys |
| 1990s | 7.1 | 140,449 boys |
| 2000s | 3.5 | 288,184 boys |
| 2010s | 1.8 | 568,182 boys |
| 2020s | 2.2 | 451,128 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Waymon
What is the origin of the name Waymon?
Waymon has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Waymon a boy or girl name?
Waymon is a boy name.
How popular is the name Waymon?
Waymon ranked #10,695 for US boys in 2025, given to 6 babies. Its best year was 1936 (#595).