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Lyman

Recorded 1880–2025 · United States

Lyman was most popular in 1917, when 220 American babies were given the name — ranking #806 that year. In 2025 it ranked #22,044, with 6 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 8,559 people named Lyman.

Most popular in1917
Rank that year#806
Births that year220
Total since 18808,559

Lyman over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Lyman’s peak in 1917. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org