Laymon
Laymon is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Dear man, beloved man, or lawman.
Origin and history
Laymon originated as an English surname, derived either from the Anglo-Saxon personal name Leofman or as an occupational variant of Lehman. Historically used as a rare masculine given name in the United States, its usage peaked in the early-to-mid 20th century. Today, it remains an uncommon choice with classic, vintage charm.
Popularity in the United States
779 babies in the United States have been named Laymon since 1880. It ranks #3897 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- KY (67.7 %)
- AL (16.1 %)
- TN (16.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 5 |
| 1910-1920 | 90 |
| 1920-1930 | 136 |
| 1930-1940 | 154 |
| 1940-1950 | 152 |
| 1950-1960 | 129 |
| 1960-1970 | 62 |
| 1970-1980 | 45 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 6 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Laymon
- Laymon Yokely: Baseball player
Fun facts
- Laymon stems from Old English roots such as Leofman, combining 'leof' (dear/beloved) and 'mann' (man).
- Most U.S. birth registrations for Laymon occurred in the early to mid-20th century, making it a vintage obscurity today.