At a glance
- In short
- Waitman is a strong English name meaning "watchman" or "guardian," exuding a sense of responsibility and protection. Pronounced WAYT-mən (/weɪt-mən/).
- U.S. rank 2025
- Not in the 2025 data · last seen 1948 (#3,668)
- Babies in 1948
- 5 (<0.01% of boys)
- Peak
- #2,821 in 1913
- First recorded
- 1913
Meaning of Waitman
Waitman is a strong and distinctive name of English origin, meaning "watchman" or "guardian." This name exudes a sense of responsibility and protection. The variations of this name include Wayde and Wade. In West Virginia, Waitman was particularly popular in 1924 with six occurrences, ranking at 320. With its historical significance and unique sound, Waitman makes for an exceptional choice for parents seeking a traditional yet uncommon name for their baby boy.
How to pronounce Waitman
English
- Pronounced WAYT-mən /weɪt.mən/
Popularity of Waitman in the U.S.
Waitman was last recorded in the U.S. in 1948, ranked #3,668 with 5 babies. It peaked at #2,821 in 1913. It first appears in the records in 1913.
- Rank among U.S. boy names (right scale, #1 at the top)
Year-by-year table, 1913–1948 8 rows
| Year | Babies | Rank | vs previous year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | 5 | 3,668 | back (not recorded in 1935–1947) |
| 1934 | 5 | 3,679 | back (not recorded in 1925–1933) |
| 1924 | 9 | 3,023 | ▲ 1,216 |
| 1923 | 5 | 4,239 | ▼ 367 |
| 1922 | 6 | 3,872 | back (not recorded in 1920–1921) |
| 1919 | 6 | 3,736 | back (not recorded in 1916–1918) |
| 1915 | 7 | 3,082 | back (not recorded in 1914) |
| 1913 | 5 | 2,821 | new |
Notable people named Waitman
- Waitman Thomas Willey was an American lawyer and senator who helped found West Virginia and represented both Virginia and West Virginia in the Senate.