boy's name
Layman
LAY-mun (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 244
Layman is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 1963 it was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1924, when 13 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1915.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Layman Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1960s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 45 |
| 1920s | 53 |
| 1930s | 54 |
| 1940s | 40 |
| 1950s | 40 |
| 1960s | 12 |
How Popular Is Layman?
In 1963, Layman was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Layman
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
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How to Say Layman
- English LAY-mun
Sibling Names for Layman
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Layman — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Layman
How popular is the name Layman?
In 1963, Layman was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Layman a girl's or a boy's name?
Layman is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Layman?
Layman has 2 syllables.
When was Layman most popular?
Layman peaked in 1924, when 13 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.