NAME PROFILE
Goldman
Holding a place; derived from the French words 'lieu' (place) and 'tenant' (holding). It describes a person who is a dependable deputy, a natural leader, and someone who stands in for others with strength and grace.
Key Stats
| Total births | 104 |
| Gender | Male (15% / 85%) |
| Peak year | 1920 |
| Peak generation | G.I. Gen |
| First recorded | 1915 |
| Most recent | 1922 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | French, English |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Name Traits & Attributes
🏛️ Vintage Heritage
Top States
TN — 67%LA — 33%AK — 0%OR — 0%ND — 0%
Notable People
Lieutenant Walton (NFL defensive tackle) · Lieutenant Uhura (Star Trek communications officer) · Lieutenant Dan Taylor (Forrest Gump veteran) · Lieutenant Columbo (Homicide detective) · Lieutenant James Gordon (Gotham City police commissioner)
Nicknames & Diminutives
LouTennyLieu
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