boy's name
Luman
LOO-mun (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 142
Luman is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 1942 it was given to 6 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 1922, when 9 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1913.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Luman Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1940s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 43 |
| 1920s | 56 |
| 1930s | 23 |
| 1940s | 20 |
How Popular Is Luman?
In 1942, Luman was given to 6 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 Luman
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
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Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Luman over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Luman
- English LOO-mun
Sibling Names for Luman
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Luman — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Luman
How popular is the name Luman?
In 1942, Luman was given to 6 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 Luman a girl's or a boy's name?
Luman is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Luman?
Luman has 2 syllables.
When was Luman most popular?
Luman peaked in 1922, when 9 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.