Lawyer is an occupational surname that originated from Old French lawier, which meant "lawyer." It was often used to denote someone who practiced law or held a legal position, such as a judge or attorney. Over time, Lawyer became established as a surname, and can now be found among people of various nationalities.
Over the course of about 140 years, there were a total of 1021 babies named Lawyer born worldwide. The earliest recorded year with this name was 1880, with only 5 births that year. The number of annual births fluctuated widely over time, ranging from just 5 to a peak of 31 in 1930. Interestingly, the last decade has seen a resurgence in popularity, with 7 babies named Lawyer born in both 2020 and 2021.