Lawyer

Pronunciation: [ l-AWY-er ]

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Boy Name #13,032 Most Popular Hidden Gem 6 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

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Meaning & Origin

Lawyer is a boy name, recorded for 7 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced l-AWY-er.

Parents who love the name Lawyer often also consider Coran, Tonio, Daphne .

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Historical Record

Lawyer first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.

Over 244 babies have been named Lawyer in the United States since SSA records began.

Today, Lawyer is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #13,032 for boy names in the US .

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#13,032
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Rising Fast Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#13,032
Total SSA Count
7

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Law Lawy Lay Laie Lawkins

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lawyer

Is Lawyer a boy or girl name?
Lawyer is primarily used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Lawyer?
Lawyer is pronounced l-AWY-er.
How popular is the name Lawyer?
Lawyer is currently ranked #13032 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Lawyer?
Common nicknames for Lawyer include Law, Lawy, Lay, Laie, and Lawkins.
Is Lawyer a common or rare name?
Lawyer is an uncommon name, ranked #13032 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
What boy names are similar to Lawyer?
Lawyer pairs well with Coran, Tonio, Daphne, Sharmon in style and sound.

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About the Name Lawyer

Lawyer is a boy name .

Lawyer is currently ranked #13,032 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Lawyer include Law, Lawy, Lay, Laie, and Lawkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

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