Lehman
Lehman is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Vassal, tenant farmer, or man of the fief.
Origin and history
Lehman is a masculine given name of Germanic origin, traditionally derived from an occupational or status surname meaning tenant farmer or vassal. Though historically more common as a surname, it saw occasional use as a first name in the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It has since become very rare as a given name in modern U.S. birth records.
Popularity in the United States
974 babies in the United States have been named Lehman since 1880. It ranks #3708 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- AL (45.8 %)
- AR (29.2 %)
- LA (25 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 5 |
| 1900-1910 | 17 |
| 1910-1920 | 127 |
| 1920-1930 | 230 |
| 1930-1940 | 148 |
| 1940-1950 | 136 |
| 1950-1960 | 120 |
| 1960-1970 | 71 |
| 1970-1980 | 54 |
| 1980-1990 | 35 |
| 1990-2000 | 19 |
| 2000-2010 | 12 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Lehman
- Lehman Engel: Composer, Conductor
Fun facts
- Lehman originated as a German surname for a holder of a fief (Lehen) before being adopted as a given name.
- Most U.S. usage of Lehman as a given name occurred in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.