Lawyer
boy nameLawyer entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #540 in 1886, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
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rank today
#540
peak (1886)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #791 |
| 1890s | #953 |
| 1900s | #983 |
| 1910s | #1498 |
| 1920s | #1933 |
| 1930s | #1823 |
| 1940s | #2071 |
| 1950s | #2699 |
| 1960s | #3245 |
| 1970s | #5093 |
| 1980s | #5484 |
| 1990s | #8101 |
| 2000s | #9467 |
| 2020s | #10868 |
Living bearers
About 300 people named Lawyer are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Lawyer alive today was born around 1930, making them about 95 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Lawyer in 2025?
- Lawyer is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Lawyer most popular?
- Lawyer peaked in 1886, reaching #540 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Lawyer with classmates?
- Lawyer will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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