Inman is a surname of English origin, derived from the Middle English word 'inn', meaning 'inn'. It was originally an occupational name given to someone who lived near an inn or worked as an innkeeper.
The name Inman has seen varying popularity over the years, with notable spikes occurring from 1913 to 1924 and again from 2005 to 2022. The peak year was 1920, with 17 births, while the most recent high points are 2016 and 2017, both with 10 births each. However, the name's popularity has generally declined since its peak in the early 20th century, with only a few years showing higher birth numbers in recent decades. Overall, there have been 296 births recorded for the name Inman.