Wyman
Every Wyman since 1898 — 3,066 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Wyman
Wyman is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1898, 3,066 American babies have been named Wyman. Its peak came in 1922, when 63 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Wyman stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Wyman year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | 7 | #10,875 |
| 2023 | 6 | #12,177 |
| 2022 | 7 | #10,789 |
| 2021 | 8 | #9,655 |
| 2020 | 7 | #10,551 |
| 2019 | 11 | #7,611 |
| 2018 | 5 | #14,000 |
| 2017 | 10 | #8,111 |
| 2016 | 9 | #8,775 |
| 2015 | 9 | #8,713 |
| 2014 | 5 | #13,977 |
| 2013 | 7 | #10,677 |
| 2012 | 6 | #12,208 |
| 2011 | 6 | #12,221 |
| 2010 | 5 | #14,165 |
| 2009 | 11 | #7,671 |
| 2008 | 5 | #14,523 |
| 2007 | 8 | #9,751 |
| 2006 | 9 | #8,692 |
| 2005 | 6 | #11,420 |
| 2004 | 9 | #8,124 |
| 2003 | 14 | #5,545 |
| 2002 | 6 | #10,623 |
| 2001 | 8 | #8,312 |
| 2000 | 8 | #8,179 |
| 1995 | 15 | #4,270 |
| 1990 | 20 | #3,164 |
| 1985 | 13 | #3,589 |
| 1980 | 16 | #2,962 |
| 1975 | 27 | #1,834 |
| 1970 | 25 | #1,793 |
| 1965 | 29 | #1,455 |
| 1960 | 37 | #1,318 |
| 1955 | 45 | #1,113 |
| 1950 | 49 | #1,005 |
| 1945 | 42 | #994 |
| 1940 | 35 | #1,134 |
| 1935 | 46 | #939 |
| 1930 | 29 | #1,366 |
| 1925 | 45 | #1,039 |
| 1920 | 47 | #1,019 |
| 1915 | 25 | #1,371 |
| 1910 | 5 | #1,837 |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Wyman in 2025?
Wyman did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Wyman?
3,066 babies have been named Wyman in the United States since 1898, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Wyman most popular?
Wyman peaked in 1922, when 63 newborns received the name.
Is Wyman a boy or girl name?
Wyman is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Wyman rising or falling?
Wyman is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.