Lyman Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Lyman has its origins in Old English, meaning 'man of the wood'. Its language path includes historical forms such as Lēahmann and Lyeman. Lyman is associated with traits of nature and rural life, and it does not have a biblical background. The name gained popularity in the 19th century in the United States and is viewed today as a traditional name with a charming and vintage appeal.
The name Lyman is most popular in Missouri, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the MidWest 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, Lyman has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Lyman' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 431st out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 538th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 845th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1496th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2946th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 8324th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 8004th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Lyman' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Lyman"
Pronunciation
/ˈlaɪmən/
Origin
Old English
Etymology
The name Lyman is derived from the Old English word 'leah', meaning 'wood' or 'glade', combined with 'mann', meaning 'man'. This suggests a meaning of 'man of the wood' or 'dweller by the glade'.
Meaning
man of the wood
Language Evolution
Lēahmann (Old English), Lyeman (Middle English), Lyman (Modern English)
Historical Usage
Lyman gained popularity in the United States during the 19th century, particularly in New England, and has been used as both a first name and a surname.
Variants & Derivatives
Lyman, Lymon, Ly, Lymanian
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Lyman is considered a traditional name with a vintage charm, often associated with rural and pastoral imagery.
Famous People
Lyman Frank Baum - author of 'The Wonderful Wizard of Oz', Lyman B. Sperry - American inventor and businessman, Lyman Hall - signer of the Declaration of Independence
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Lyman"
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 "Lyman"
"Lyman" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 431st of 7545 | 3,101 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 538th of 6773 | 2,259 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 845th of 7552 | 1,484 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1496th of 10718 | 539 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 2946th of 16616 | 318 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 8324th of 24088 | 120 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 8004th of 23106 | 112 |
Regional Popularity of "Lyman" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
21.82% 309th/1416 |
30.46% 420th/1379 |
33.09% 783rd/2366 |
33.36% 381st/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
26.84% 415th/1546 |
31.17% 485th/1556 |
40.29% 948th/2353 |
35.04% 542nd/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
35.52% 791st/2227 |
35.02% 851st/2430 |
47.04% 1342nd/2853 |
32.25% 895th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
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50.82% 1770th/3483 |
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45.15% 1826th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Lyman" 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 "Lyman"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Lyman" 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.