Lehman Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Lehman is a German name meaning 'tenant farmer', derived from the word 'Lehmann'. It has evolved through historical forms such as Lehmann and has notable associations in the financial sector. The name reflects traits of industriousness and connection to land, with no direct biblical relevance.
The name Lehman is most popular in Arkansas, 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, Lehman has been stalled for male in South. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in South. Across generations, 'Lehman' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1658th 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 2396th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 4482nd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 9449th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 17464th out of 24088 names. Discover how the name 'Lehman' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Lehman"
Pronunciation
/ˈleɪmən/
Origin
German
Etymology
The name Lehman is derived from the German word 'Lehmann', which historically referred to a tenant farmer or vassal. It is composed of the elements 'Leh' meaning 'loam' or 'clay' and 'mann' meaning 'man'.
Meaning
tenant farmer
Language Evolution
Lehmann, Lehman
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity among German-speaking communities and has been used by various notable families and individuals, especially in the context of Jewish heritage in Europe.
Variants & Derivatives
Lehmann, Lehm, Leh
Modern Popularity & Image
Lehman is often associated with financial institutions, notably Lehman Brothers, which gives it a modern connotation of finance and business, yet it also retains a sense of tradition linked to its agricultural roots.
Famous People
Henry Lehman, Emanuel Lehman, Philip Lehman
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Lehman"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Lehman"
"Lehman" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 1658th of 7545 | 333 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1872nd of 6773 | 275 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 2396th of 7552 | 219 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 4482nd of 10718 | 85 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 9449th of 16616 | 38 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 17464th of 24088 | 19 |
Regional Popularity of "Lehman" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
73.42% 1737th/2366 |
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| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
91.29% 2148th/2353 |
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| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Lehman" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Lehman"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Lehman" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.