Find out how popular the first name Lyman has been for the last 50 years (from 1974 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Lyman by gender

Based on the last 50 years of data, Lyman is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 5 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Lyman.

The history of the first name Lyman

The given name Lyman is believed to have originated from the Old English words "lea" meaning a meadow or field, and "mann" meaning man. It was initially used as a surname in medieval England, referring to someone who lived near or worked on a meadow or field.

In the late 16th and early 17th centuries, the name Lyman began to transition from a surname to a masculine given name. This transition occurred primarily in England and later spread to other English-speaking regions, such as the American colonies.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the given name Lyman was Lyman Beecher (1775-1863), an American Presbyterian minister and religious leader known for his role in the Second Great Awakening religious revival movement.

Another notable figure was Lyman Trumbull (1813-1896), an American politician who served as a U.S. Senator from Illinois and co-authored the 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which abolished slavery.

In the field of science, Lyman Spitzer Jr. (1914-1997) was an American theoretical physicist and astronomer who made significant contributions to the field of stellar dynamics and played a key role in the development of the Hubble Space Telescope.

Lyman Frank Baum (1856-1919) was an American author best known for his classic children's novel "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" and its sequels, which have been adapted into numerous films, musicals, and other media.

In the world of sports, Lyman Bostock (1950-1978) was an American professional baseball player who played as an outfielder for the Minnesota Twins and California Angels in the 1970s, tragically losing his life in a shooting incident at the age of 27.

These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who bore the given name Lyman, which has its roots in the Old English language and was initially used as a surname before transitioning to a masculine given name in the 16th and 17th centuries.

Data source

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