Luman vs Lum
Side-by-side comparison of Luman and Lum — popularity rank, total births, peak decade, and historical trends from Social Security Administration data.
Which name is more popular?
| Metric | Luman | Lum |
|---|---|---|
| Current Rank | Unranked | Unranked |
| Total Births (all years) | 142 | 493 |
| Peak Year | 1922 | 1884 |
| Peak Year Births | 9 | 17 |
| Peak Decade | 1920ss | 1880ss |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| First Recorded Year | 1913 | 1880 |
Births by Decade
| Decade | Luman | Lum |
|---|---|---|
| 1880ss | — | 105 |
| 1890ss | — | 71 |
| 1900ss | — | 50 |
| 1910ss | 43 | 56 |
| 1920ss | 56 | 92 |
| 1930ss | 23 | 56 |
| 1940ss | 20 | 36 |
| 1950ss | — | 22 |
| 1960ss | — | 5 |
Data Sources
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications — National Data, ssa.gov/oact/babynames.
Source: SSA Annual Name Rankings, 1913–1942.