Layman
Pronunciation: [ l-AYM-uhn ]
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Meaning & Origin
Layman is a boy name, recorded for 7 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced l-AYM-uhn.
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Layman first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 52 babies have been named Layman in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Layman is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #16,403 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #16,403
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name Layman
Layman is a boy name .
Layman is currently ranked #16,403 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Layman include Lay, Laym, Laymy, Laymie, Laie, and Laykins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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