Earman
John Earman is an American philosopher of physics. He is an emeritus professor in the History and Philosophy of Science department at the University of Pittsburgh. He has also taught at the University of California, Los Angeles, Rockefeller University, and the University of Minnesota, and was president of the Philosophy of Science Association.
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John Earman is an American philosopher of physics. He is an emeritus professor in the History and Philosophy of Science department at the University of Pittsburgh. He has also taught at the University of California, Los Angeles, Rockefeller University, and the University of Minnesota, and was president of the Philosophy of Science Association.
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The Story of Earman
Earman first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1941, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1941, when 5 Earmans were born — ranking #3,505 that year. As of 2026, Earman ranks #3,505 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 5 Earmans have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1940s through the 2020s.
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