Lyman
1 country#10695 in United States, 2025Popularity over time in 🇺🇸 United States
Lyman’s recorded births by year, scaled to its own peak year.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
8,559 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #10695 · peaked in 1917 with 220 births
Most common in: New York, Illinois, Missouri, California, Michigan
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Lyman’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | #9948 | — |
| 2005 | #10151 | ↓203 |
| 2007 | #9788 | ↑363 |
| 2008 | #9871 | ↓83 |
| 2009 | #12491 | ↓2620 |
| 2010 | #5251 | ↑7240 |
| 2011 | #10808 | ↓5557 |
| 2012 | #10770 | ↑38 |
| 2013 | #8789 | ↑1981 |
| 2014 | #6307 | ↑2482 |
| 2015 | #6676 | ↓369 |
| 2016 | #5555 | ↑1121 |
| 2017 | #5788 | ↓233 |
| 2018 | #9670 | ↓3882 |
| 2019 | #8889 | ↑781 |
| 2020 | #8067 | ↑822 |
| 2021 | #7089 | ↑978 |
| 2022 | #8990 | ↓1901 |
| 2023 | #12239 | ↓3249 |
| 2025 | #10695 | ↑1544 |
Frequently asked questions about Lyman
Is Lyman a popular name?
Yes — Lyman currently ranks #10695 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Lyman more common for boys or girls?
Lyman is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Lyman most popular?
Lyman peaked in 1917 in United States, with 220 recorded births that year.
Is Lyman rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Lyman’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #299 in 1880 to #10695 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Lyman?
At least 8,559 babies have been recorded with the name Lyman across official birth statistics in 1 country.