Boy · #2,760 in 2026

Loman

Loman is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:Abraham Dirk Loman (1823–1897), Dutch theologian Berger Loman (1886–1968), US Army soldier awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions in World War I Bram Lomans, Dutch field hockey player Dorine Loman, Dutch cricketer Doug Loman, American retired baseball player Harry Loman (c.1881–aft.1973), British stage performer and comic Jamai…

Current Rank
#2,760
Peak Rank
#2,020 (1923)
Total Babies
283
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1914
First Year
1967
Last Year
1923
Peak Year
#2020
Peak Rank
283
Total Count
37
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Loman

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Loman is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:Abraham Dirk Loman (1823–1897), Dutch theologian Berger Loman (1886–1968), US Army soldier awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions in World War I Bram Lomans, Dutch field hockey player Dorine Loman, Dutch cricketer Doug Loman, American retired baseball player Harry Loman (c.1881–aft.1973), British stage performer and comic Jamai…

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The Story of Loman

Loman first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1914, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1923, when 16 Lomans were born — ranking #2,020 that year. As of 2026, Loman ranks #2,760 for baby boys with 9 births, with steady use. In total, more than 283 Lomans have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Loman

Phonetically similar names — useful when Loman is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Loman

What does the name Loman mean?
Loman is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:Abraham Dirk Loman (1823–1897), Dutch theologian Berger Loman (1886–1968), US Army soldier awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions in World War I Bram Lomans, Dutch field hockey player Dorine Loman, Dutch cricketer Doug Loman, American retired baseball player Harry Loman (c.1881–aft.1973), British stage performer and comic Jamai…
How popular is Loman in 2026?
In 2026, Loman ranks #2,760 among boys' names in the U.S., with 9 babies given the name that year.
When was Loman most popular?
Loman reached its peak popularity in 1923, ranking #2,020 that year with 16 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Loman most popular?
Loman has historically been most popular in Kentucky. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Loman.
Is Loman a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Loman is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Loman?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Loman include Eula, Eligha, Burdett. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Loman

Loman is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1914 and has accumulated 283 births in the dataset. Loman's peak popularity came in 1923 when it ranked #2,020. Use the chart and map above to compare Loman's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.