Lyman
- Pronunciation
- [Ly-man]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- From The Valley
- Origin
- English
Lyman Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 8,553 baby boys have been named Lyman. The name peaked in 1917 with 220 US births that year (rank #381).
Top States for Lyman
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Lyman births are: New York (419), Illinois (349), Missouri (266).
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5-Letter Names Starting with L
Names with Lyman's exact length and starting letter: Laban, Labib, Labid, Lacee, Lacey.
Quick Facts About Lyman
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leaman | Beloved man | Male | English |
Famous People Named Lyman
1 notable figure from history and culture who share the name Lyman.
- Lyman Hall was an American physician and statesman, best known as one of the signers of the United States Declaration of Independence.
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Compare Lyman to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Lyman against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).