Lawyer
Lawyer is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
One who practices law or is skilled in legal matters.
Origin and history
Lawyer is an English occupational name originally denoting a legal practitioner or minister of law. Historically used as a surname, it has seen occasional use as a given name in the United States since the late 19th century. Today, it remains an extremely rare choice for baby boys.
Popularity in the United States
1,021 babies in the United States have been named Lawyer since 1880. It ranks #3662 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1915.
States where it is most popular
- MS (52.2 %)
- AL (23 %)
- NC (11.5 %)
- SC (8.8 %)
- GA (4.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 35 |
| 1890-1900 | 35 |
| 1900-1910 | 66 |
| 1910-1920 | 174 |
| 1920-1930 | 173 |
| 1930-1940 | 165 |
| 1940-1950 | 129 |
| 1950-1960 | 103 |
| 1960-1970 | 53 |
| 1970-1980 | 23 |
| 1980-1990 | 6 |
| 1990-2000 | 28 |
| 2000-2010 | 19 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 12 |
Fun facts
- Lawyer belongs to a long-standing English tradition of converting professional titles into family and given names.
- Over 1,000 boys in the United States have been officially registered with the first name Lawyer since 1880.