Boy nameNot in the current top charts
Layman
//ˈleɪmən//
2 syllablesPeak year: 19246 lettersStarts with L
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Layman's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Layman's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Layman |
|---|---|
| 1915 | 5 |
| 1916 | 12 |
| 1917 | 12 |
| 1918 | 7 |
| 1919 | 9 |
| 1920 | 9 |
| 1921 | 7 |
| 1922 | 5 |
| 1924 | 13 |
| 1927 | 7 |
| 1928 | 5 |
| 1929 | 7 |
| 1931 | 7 |
| 1932 | 7 |
| 1933 | 8 |
| 1935 | 8 |
| 1937 | 10 |
| 1938 | 5 |
| 1939 | 9 |
| 1941 | 8 |
| 1942 | 6 |
| 1944 | 5 |
| 1945 | 9 |
| 1947 | 6 |
| 1948 | 6 |
| 1950 | 6 |
| 1951 | 6 |
| 1952 | 6 |
| 1954 | 6 |
| 1955 | 8 |
| 1956 | 8 |
| 1962 | 5 |
| 1963 | 7 |
Layman through the decades
- Layman peaked in 1924, when 13 babies were named Layman in the US.
- The 1910s were Layman's strongest decade, averaging 9 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (1947–1963), use of Layman has fallen 15% compared to the 10 years before that.