Holding steady.
Popularity of Lehman since 1892
Babies named Lehman per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1922, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Lehman's real moment was 1907.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 5 |
| 1900s | 17 |
| 1910s | 127 |
| 1920s | 230 |
| 1930s | 148 |
| 1940s | 136 |
| 1950s | 120 |
| 1960s | 71 |
| 1970s | 54 |
| 1980s | 35 |
| 1990s | 19 |
| 2000s | 12 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Lehman is a rare first name with German surname origins. It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1892, and its peak year was 1907, when it was given to the largest number of babies. Since then, usage has been minimal. The name is considered stable in its obscurity, never ranking in the top 1000. Its one-in-N ratio is not calculated due to rarity. Lehman carries a straightforward, Old World feel, often associated with Germanic heritage. It has no recorded top states, indicating widespread but very low usage. As a given name, it remains an uncommon choice, maintaining a quiet presence on the edges of American naming tradition.
Lehman is a German surname derived from "Lehmann," meaning "liege man" or "vassal" (from Middle High German "lêhen" meaning fief and "man"). Used as a given name occasionally in the United States, it saw its peak usage in 1907. The name is associated with German American heritage and appears in early 20th century U.S. records.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Lehmann, Leman
Sibling names for Lehman
Names that share Lehman's style, for a brother or sister.
