Lawyer Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationLAW-yer / /ˈlɔː.jər/English; Latin
Meaning
English: one who practices law; Latin: advocate
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Lawyer is derived from the English word for a legal practitioner. It has roots in the Latin term 'advocatus', which refers to someone who speaks on behalf of another. The use of occupational names was common in medieval England, reflecting the profession of the individual. While not a traditional given name, it reflects a modern trend of using occupational terms as names.
Trend Summary
The name Lawyer is uncommon as a given name in the United States.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Lawyer was first seen in the United States in 1880. Lawyer has ranked as high as #859 nationally, which occurred in 1930, and has been most popular in Mississippi, Alabama, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia. In the past 5 years the name Lawyer has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Lawyer (1952)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| MS | 7 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 5 |
| 1882 | 6 |
| 1884 | 6 |
| 1886 | 12 |
| 1887 | 6 |
| 1890 | 6 |
| 1891 | 7 |
| 1892 | 6 |
| 1893 | 5 |
| 1895 | 6 |
| 1896 | 5 |
| 1900 | 7 |
| 1901 | 5 |
| 1904 | 7 |
| 1905 | 11 |
| 1906 | 6 |
| 1907 | 5 |
| 1908 | 10 |
| 1909 | 15 |
| 1910 | 13 |
| 1911 | 21 |
| 1912 | 9 |
| 1913 | 17 |
| 1914 | 9 |
| 1915 | 13 |
| 1916 | 24 |
| 1917 | 27 |
| 1918 | 23 |
| 1919 | 18 |
| 1920 | 16 |
| 1921 | 13 |
| 1922 | 21 |
| 1923 | 18 |
| 1924 | 17 |
| 1925 | 19 |
| 1926 | 18 |
| 1927 | 17 |
| 1928 | 18 |
| 1929 | 16 |
| 1930 | 31 |
| 1931 | 14 |
| 1932 | 15 |
| 1933 | 13 |
| 1934 | 15 |
| 1935 | 12 |
| 1936 | 18 |
| 1937 | 12 |
| 1938 | 14 |
| 1939 | 21 |
| 1940 | 15 |
| 1941 | 15 |
| 1942 | 12 |
| 1943 | 11 |
| 1944 | 14 |
| 1945 | 9 |
| 1946 | 12 |
| 1947 | 14 |
| 1948 | 12 |
| 1949 | 15 |
| 1950 | 9 |
| 1951 | 11 |
| 1952 | 15 |
| 1953 | 9 |
| 1954 | 8 |
| 1955 | 11 |
| 1956 | 18 |
| 1957 | 11 |
| 1958 | 5 |
| 1959 | 6 |
| 1960 | 7 |
| 1961 | 6 |
| 1962 | 7 |
| 1963 | 6 |
| 1964 | 7 |
| 1966 | 7 |
| 1967 | 13 |
| 1973 | 5 |
| 1974 | 6 |
| 1977 | 7 |
| 1979 | 5 |
| 1983 | 6 |
| 1990 | 7 |
| 1992 | 5 |
| 1994 | 6 |
| 1995 | 5 |
| 1996 | 5 |
| 2001 | 8 |
| 2002 | 6 |
| 2005 | 5 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2021 | 7 |