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Summary

The name 'lawyer' has its roots in Middle English and Old French, signifying a person who practices law. Its meaning pertains to legal practice, and the term has evolved through various linguistic forms. While it lacks biblical relevance, the term gained prominence during the late Middle Ages. Lawyers are often viewed as prestigious figures in modern society, with notable individuals such as Abraham Lincoln and Ruth Bader Ginsburg representing the profession.

The name Lawyer is most popular in Mississippi, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Lawyer has been stalled for male in South. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in South. Across generations, 'Lawyer' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1537th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1872nd out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2600th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 5973rd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 9851st out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 17464th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 18910th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Lawyer' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.