Lyman Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationLYE-mən / /ˈlaɪ.mən/English; Old English
Meaning
English: 'from the meadow'; Old English: 'līman' meaning 'to bind'
Historical & Cultural Background
Lyman is derived from Old English roots, indicating a connection to meadows or fields. It was historically used as a surname before transitioning into a given name. The name has been more common in the United States since the 19th century.
Trend Summary
Lyman has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a notable decline in usage since the mid-20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Lymon
International Variants
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Famous people named Lyman
Lyman Frank Baum was an American author best known for writing 'The Wonderful Wizard of Oz'.
Lyman Hall was a signer of the Declaration of Independence and a governor of Georgia.
Fictional characters named Lyman
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Lyman was first seen in the United States in 1880. Lyman has ranked as high as #636 nationally, which occurred in 1917, and has been most popular in New York, Illinois, Missouri, California, and Michigan. In the past 5 years the name Lyman has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Lyman (1973)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 31 |
| 1881 | 21 |
| 1882 | 41 |
| 1883 | 26 |
| 1884 | 37 |
| 1885 | 29 |
| 1886 | 34 |
| 1887 | 23 |
| 1888 | 34 |
| 1889 | 21 |
| 1890 | 27 |
| 1891 | 30 |
| 1892 | 28 |
| 1893 | 29 |
| 1894 | 26 |
| 1895 | 21 |
| 1896 | 23 |
| 1897 | 35 |
| 1898 | 32 |
| 1899 | 33 |
| 1900 | 39 |
| 1901 | 26 |
| 1902 | 26 |
| 1903 | 33 |
| 1904 | 29 |
| 1905 | 28 |
| 1906 | 29 |
| 1907 | 32 |
| 1908 | 28 |
| 1909 | 39 |
| 1910 | 31 |
| 1911 | 45 |
| 1912 | 88 |
| 1913 | 91 |
| 1914 | 171 |
| 1915 | 180 |
| 1916 | 190 |
| 1917 | 220 |
| 1918 | 156 |
| 1919 | 164 |
| 1920 | 181 |
| 1921 | 201 |
| 1922 | 205 |
| 1923 | 191 |
| 1924 | 195 |
| 1925 | 186 |
| 1926 | 185 |
| 1927 | 151 |
| 1928 | 176 |
| 1929 | 152 |
| 1930 | 149 |
| 1931 | 121 |
| 1932 | 135 |
| 1933 | 115 |
| 1934 | 120 |
| 1935 | 127 |
| 1936 | 114 |
| 1937 | 106 |
| 1938 | 127 |
| 1939 | 119 |
| 1940 | 117 |
| 1941 | 124 |
| 1942 | 118 |
| 1943 | 129 |
| 1944 | 110 |
| 1945 | 100 |
| 1946 | 90 |
| 1947 | 120 |
| 1948 | 104 |
| 1949 | 87 |
| 1950 | 91 |
| 1951 | 92 |
| 1952 | 84 |
| 1953 | 68 |
| 1954 | 86 |
| 1955 | 85 |
| 1956 | 74 |
| 1957 | 84 |
| 1958 | 66 |
| 1959 | 70 |
| 1960 | 62 |
| 1961 | 53 |
| 1962 | 64 |
| 1963 | 58 |
| 1964 | 46 |
| 1965 | 42 |
| 1966 | 44 |
| 1967 | 37 |
| 1968 | 46 |
| 1969 | 35 |
| 1970 | 49 |
| 1971 | 41 |
| 1972 | 34 |
| 1973 | 27 |
| 1974 | 31 |
| 1975 | 26 |
| 1976 | 28 |
| 1977 | 25 |
| 1978 | 21 |
| 1979 | 26 |
| 1980 | 27 |
| 1981 | 14 |
| 1982 | 28 |
| 1983 | 26 |
| 1984 | 26 |
| 1985 | 26 |
| 1986 | 23 |
| 1987 | 18 |
| 1988 | 20 |
| 1989 | 19 |
| 1990 | 18 |
| 1991 | 25 |
| 1992 | 22 |
| 1993 | 12 |
| 1994 | 15 |
| 1995 | 10 |
| 1996 | 16 |
| 1997 | 13 |
| 1998 | 9 |
| 1999 | 6 |
| 2000 | 6 |
| 2001 | 6 |
| 2002 | 11 |
| 2003 | 9 |
| 2004 | 6 |
| 2005 | 6 |
| 2007 | 7 |
| 2008 | 7 |
| 2009 | 5 |
| 2010 | 17 |
| 2011 | 6 |
| 2012 | 6 |
| 2013 | 8 |
| 2014 | 13 |
| 2015 | 12 |
| 2016 | 16 |
| 2017 | 15 |
| 2018 | 7 |
| 2019 | 8 |
| 2020 | 9 |
| 2021 | 11 |
| 2022 | 8 |
| 2023 | 5 |