Loman
A masculine name of French origin thought to be a diminutive of Louis.
Name Census estimates that about 65 living Americans carry the first name Loman. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Loman today is around 78 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Loman births was 1923 (16 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Loman. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Loman is about 78 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Lomans were born before 1958.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Loman. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
65
~ 1 in 5,273,144 Americans
Peak year
1923
16 babies that year
Average age
78
years old
1967 SSA rank
#2,896
Tracked since 1914
Census
Loman in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 161 people with the first name Loman, which placed it at #43,643 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#43,643
National first-name rank
People counted
161
161 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
White
70.2% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Loman
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Loman is White at 70.2%. The next largest groups are Black (13.0%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (8.1%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Loman described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Loman at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White70.2% · 113
- Black or African American13.0% · 21
- Asian and Pacific Islander8.1% · 13
- Two or more races3.7% · 6
- American Indian and Alaska Native3.1% · 5
- Hispanic or Latino1.9% · 3
Popularity
Loman: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Loman from the 1910s through to the 1960s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 95 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1920s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Loman by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Loman during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Lomans live
Origin
Meaning and history of Loman
The name Loman is believed to have its origins in the Old Norse language, derived from the word "lómr" which means "calm" or "gentle." This name was primarily used in Scandinavia and other regions where Norse influence was present, dating back to the Viking Age (793-1066 CE).
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Loman can be found in the Old Norse sagas, which were a collection of stories and myths that were passed down orally before being written down in the 13th and 14th centuries. In these sagas, the name Loman was often given to characters who were known for their peaceful and serene nature.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Loman. One such person was Loman the Wise, a Norse scholar and philosopher who lived in the 9th century CE. He was known for his profound teachings on the virtues of patience and tranquility, which earned him great respect among his contemporaries.
Another notable figure was Loman of Uppsala, a Swedish cleric who lived in the 12th century CE. He played a significant role in the Christianization of Sweden and was known for his diplomatic approach in spreading the faith, earning him the respect of both Christians and pagans alike.
In the 14th century, there was a wealthy merchant from the Hanseatic League named Loman von Bremen. He was renowned for his successful trading ventures and his philanthropic efforts, which included the construction of several churches and hospitals in the city of Bremen.
During the Renaissance period, a Dutch painter named Loman van Delft gained recognition for his stunning portraits and landscapes. Born in 1582, his works are still highly regarded and can be found in various art galleries across Europe.
Lastly, in the 19th century, there was a Norwegian explorer and adventurer named Loman Nansen. He was part of the first successful expedition to reach the geographic North Pole in 1926, and his bravery and determination were celebrated throughout Norway and beyond.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals who carried the name Loman throughout history. While the name may not be as common today, its origins and meanings continue to resonate, reminding us of the virtues of calmness and gentleness.
People
Loman + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Loman as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with L
Other first names starting with L with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Loman: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Loman?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 65 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Loman going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 5,273,144 US residents.
Is Loman a common name?
We classify Loman as "Very Rare". It ranks above 58.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 283 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Loman most popular?
The single biggest year for Loman was 1923, when 16 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Loman is about 78 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Loman in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 161 people with the name Loman, or 0.05 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #43,643 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Loman in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Loman?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Loman leans strongly male. 157 people counted with this name were male (96.9%), compared with 5 female bearers (3.1%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Loman?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Loman is White at 70.2%. The next largest groups are Black (13.0%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (8.1%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Loman most often in the Census?
White is the largest reported group for people named Loman in the 2020 Census, accounting for 70.2% (113 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Loman in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Loman a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Loman in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Loman still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Loman in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Loman can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
How common is the name Loman?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people share the name Loman at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.