Masculine dossier · first seen 1880
Lyman
Endangered
Down 97.3% from peak
Peak era
1917
Peak births
220
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Greatest Generation
Quick answers about Lyman
How many people are named Lyman?
An estimated 2,162 living Americans are named Lyman.
How rare is Lyman?
Lyman is very rare among babies today, with 6 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 97.3% from its 1917 peak.
How old is the typical Lyman?
The median age of a living American named Lyman is approximately 63 years, with most bearers falling between 45 and 74 years old.
Is Lyman still popular?
No. Lyman is endangered as a baby name, down 97.3% from its 1917 peak with 6 births in 2025.
Where is Lyman most common?
Lyman has its strongest geographic signal in Missouri, where it appears 2.4× more often than the national baseline.
1880Peak 19172025
Peak year
1917
Decline from peak
97.3%
2025
6
All-time
8,559