Lyman
Meaning
“English surname, 'man from the meadow'”
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Lyman peaked in the 1890s and the 1930s in nearly equal measure.
When you meet Lyman
People given the name Lyman in the United States span the generations: the middle half were born anywhere from 1940 to 1989. Age is the one thing the name won't tell you.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Lyman deep dive
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