Holding steady.
Popularity of Luman since 1913
Babies named Luman per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1922, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Luman's real moment was 1913.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 43 |
| 1920s | 56 |
| 1930s | 23 |
| 1940s | 20 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Luman is a rare given name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1913, a time when creative and surname-inspired names were becoming more common. Its peak year was also 1913, with only a handful of recorded uses since then, and it has never ranked among the top 1000 names. The trajectory of Luman's usage is stable at near-zero, reflecting its status as an obscure choice. Without any top states or notable bearers, Luman remains a curiosity for name enthusiasts drawn to unusual, little-known names with an air of mystery.
Luman first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1913, during a period when inventive given names were common. It may have been derived from the surname Lyman, which itself comes from an Old English place name meaning 'valley settlement,' or it could be a respelling of the Irish name Loman. However, there is no conclusive evidence for a specific linguistic root, and the name likely arose as a modern creation.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lou
Sibling names for Luman
Names that share Luman's style, for a brother or sister.
