Total births
1,479
Boys' name · since 1900
Waymond
1,479 babies named Waymond in U.S. Social Security records since 1900, with the highest year being 1953. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 1,479
- total births
- 1900–2008
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 21%
- born in that decade
Waymond sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 1,479 recorded since 1900.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Waymond has been recorded 1,479 times among boys since 1900, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1950s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1900 to 2008.
- 1,479 total births
- 1900–2008 years on record
- 1950s peak decade
- 21% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
1,479 boys have been named Waymond since 1900, peaking in the 1950s, last recorded in 2008.
- 1,479
- total births
- 1900–2008
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 21%
- born in that decade
1950s
Peak decade
21% of everyone ever named Waymond was born in this single decade.
1953
Single peak year
43 babies were named Waymond in 1953 - its busiest year on record.
Waymond's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Waymond splits its recorded history at 1956: 43% of all births land in the more recent half, 57% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1912 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1953 peak of 43 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Waymond at a glance
Last recorded 2008Peak year
1953
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1900
Waymond popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1900–2008
- Peak year (1953)
- 43
- Annual births at peak, across 109 years of records
Waymond by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1950s was Waymond's strongest decade.
304 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 21% of all-time use.
Waymond births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1900s 6
1900s
6 births
- 1910s 70
1910s
70 births
- 1920s
1920s
161 births
- 1930s
1930s
177 births
- 1940s
1940s
236 births
- 1950s
1950s
304 births
- 1960s
1960s
189 births
- 1970s
1970s
167 births
- 1980s 87
1980s
87 births
- 1990s 55
1990s
55 births
- 2000s 27
2000s
27 births
What this shows Peak: 1950s at 304 births (21% of all-time use).
How Waymond compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Waymond's total volume
Waymond vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Waymond by state
Where Waymond concentrates geographically, total births since 1900
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 94 | 6.4% |
| #2 | Georgia | | 47 | 3.2% |
| #3 | Alabama | | 10 | 0.7% |
| #4 | South Carolina | | 5 | 0.3% |
| #5 | Tennessee | | 5 | 0.3% |
Texas share of Waymond's total US births 6.4%
Even split
94 of 1,479 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Waymond? ▼
Since 1900, Social Security records show 1,479 babies named Waymond. The most recent recorded year was 2008. Its busiest year on record was 1953, with 43 births.
When was Waymond most popular? ▼
Waymond was most popular in the 1950s decade with 304 total births. The single peak year was 1953.
Where is Waymond most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Waymond are Texas (94 births), Georgia (47 births), Alabama (10 births).
How long has the name Waymond been used? ▼
Waymond has been recorded in Social Security data since 1900, spanning 109 years of data through 2008.
What names are similar to Waymond? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Wayne, Waylon, Waymon, Wayland, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Waymond's data
- Waymond's decade-level peak was the 1950s (304 total births); usage has since declined to 27 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Waymonds (94 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Waymond
Nearby Names Like Waymond
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Waymond
Wayne Boy
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Waylon Boy
#65 55,048 births
Waymon Boy
4,746 births
Wayland Boy
#3105 4,220 births
Wayman Boy
2,850 births
Compare Waymond side by side: Waymond vs Wayne Waymond vs Waylon Waymond vs Waymon
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1900–2008 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Waymond: Baby Name Since 1900 - 1,479 Births, Peak 1953." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/waymond. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Waymond draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.