Lyman
Lyman is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Dweller by the meadow or lime tree.
Origin and history
Lyman is a traditional English surname turned given name that originally denoted someone who lived near a meadow or a lime tree. It was relatively common in the early 20th century in the United States, but today it is rare. It carries a classic, vintage, and rustic surname-as-a-first-name feel.
Popularity in the United States
8,559 babies in the United States have been named Lyman since 1880. It ranks #1307 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1888.
States where it is most popular
- NY (12.7 %)
- IL (10.6 %)
- MO (8.1 %)
- CA (8 %)
- MI (7.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 297 |
| 1890-1900 | 284 |
| 1900-1910 | 309 |
| 1910-1920 | 1,336 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,823 |
| 1930-1940 | 1,233 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,099 |
| 1950-1960 | 800 |
| 1960-1970 | 487 |
| 1970-1980 | 308 |
| 1980-1990 | 227 |
| 1990-2000 | 146 |
| 2000-2010 | 63 |
| 2010-2019 | 108 |
| 2020-2029 | 39 |
Famous people named Lyman
- Lyman Frank Baum: Author, Journalist
- Lyman Lemnitzer: General, Military Officer
Fun facts
- Lyman originates from Old English words referring to a meadow ('leah') or a linden/lime tree.
- The name enjoyed its greatest popularity in the United States around the turn of the 20th century.