Lemuel
boy name#2020 in 2025Lemuel entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #193 in 1881, ranks #2020 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
#2020
rank today
#193
peak (1881)
74
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #271 |
| 1890s | #370 |
| 1900s | #448 |
| 1910s | #531 |
| 1920s | #556 |
| 1930s | #626 |
| 1940s | #691 |
| 1950s | #729 |
| 1960s | #800 |
| 1970s | #1031 |
| 1980s | #1309 |
| 1990s | #1716 |
| 2000s | #2435 |
| 2010s | #2181 |
| 2020s | #2125 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Lemuel has been most popular in TX, FL, NY.
Living bearers
About 5,200 people named Lemuel are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Lemuel alive today was born around 1951, making them about 74 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Lemuel in 2025?
- Lemuel ranks #2020 among US boy names in 2025, with 74 babies given the name.
- When was the name Lemuel most popular?
- Lemuel peaked in 1881, reaching #193 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Lemuel with classmates?
- Lemuel will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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