8,593births recorded
2Countries
1Variants
1882Peak · United States
#10695United States 2025
Lyman is a boy name family recorded 8,593 times in 2 countries since 1880. It ranks highest today in the United States (#10695 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in the United States in 1882, at 18.5 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Lyman
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyman | English | 8,559 | 🇺🇸 United States | #10695 | 1882 | ▼ 44 % |
| Lyman | English | 34 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | – | 1929 | – |
Questions about Lyman
How popular is the name Lyman?
In 2025 it ranked #10695 in the United States. Official registers record 8,593 births across 2 countries.
When was Lyman most popular?
It peaked in the United States in 1882, at 18.5 births per 100,000.
Is Lyman a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Lyman is a boy name.