Lyman

Lyman is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. It is a rare choice in US records.

Lyman at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Lyman

Lyman belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Lyman first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #271 in 1882, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 8,553 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Lyman in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#271 in 1882
Peak year
1917
Total since 1880
8,553

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Lyman mean?

The meaning of Lyman is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Lyman a boy or girl name?

Lyman is a boy name.

What origin is the name Lyman?

Lyman comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Lyman?

Lyman first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #271 in 1882, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].