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Lyman

♂ Boy

Pronounced LY-mun /ˈlaɪ.mən/Medium

Meaning: From the English surname Lyman, 'man from the meadow' (from Old English leah, 'meadow; clearing'). Carried by L. Frank Baum, whose first name was Lyman. A vintage surname pick.Low

In 30 seconds: A vintage surname name: Lyman means 'man from the meadow' (said 'LY-mun'). Sturdy and old-fashioned-charming.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningFrom the English surname Lyman, 'man from the meadow' (from Old English leah, 'meadow; clearing'). Carried by L. Frank Baum, whose first name was Lyman. A vintage surname pick.
U.S. rank (2023)#13414 ↘ Falling
2023 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1917
Total births (all-time)≈ 8,553

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 191718802023

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

As a boy's name Lyman comes from the English surname 'man from the meadow' (Old English leah, 'meadow'). It carries a literary tie through L. Frank Baum — vintage and rare in the U.S. (said 'LY-mun').

It appears only rarely in U.S. data. Rare, vintage, and sturdy.

Did you know? Lyman is an English surname meaning 'man from the meadow' — and the real first name of L. Frank Baum, author of The Wizard of Oz — a sturdy, vintage surname pick (said 'LY-mun').
Overall data confidence 46%
References — Lyman — English surname 'man from the meadow'; L. Frank Baum

Variations

LymonLimanLeyman

Nicknames

LyMan

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lyman mean?

Lyman is an English surname meaning 'man from the meadow' (from Old English leah, 'meadow').

How do you pronounce Lyman?

It's said LY-mun /ˈlaɪ.mən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Lyman a boy or girl name?

Lyman is a boy's name.

How popular is Lyman?

Lyman is a rare name in the U.S.

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