Lyman
Pronunciation: [ l-EYEM-uhn ]
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Lyman first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 2,172 babies have been named Lyman in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Lyman is past its peak , currently ranked #27,868 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #27,868
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Lyman
Lyman is a boy name .
Lyman is currently ranked #27,868 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Lyman include Lym, Lyy, Lyie, and Lymkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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