Lemar
Every Lemar since 1900 — 1,895 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Lemar
Lemar is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #6,311 in 2025 with 14 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1900, 1,895 American babies have been named Lemar. Its peak came in 1979, when 55 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Lemar stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Lemar year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 14 | #6,311 |
| 2024 | 9 | #8,708 |
| 2023 | 14 | #6,380 |
| 2022 | 8 | #9,499 |
| 2021 | 7 | #10,355 |
| 2020 | 12 | #6,862 |
| 2019 | 8 | #9,398 |
| 2018 | 14 | #6,199 |
| 2017 | 13 | #6,530 |
| 2016 | 19 | #5,058 |
| 2015 | 9 | #8,441 |
| 2014 | 16 | #5,618 |
| 2013 | 9 | #8,507 |
| 2012 | 23 | #4,333 |
| 2011 | 12 | #6,848 |
| 2010 | 11 | #7,386 |
| 2009 | 17 | #5,457 |
| 2008 | 15 | #5,953 |
| 2007 | 14 | #6,135 |
| 2006 | 19 | #4,793 |
| 2005 | 18 | #4,754 |
| 2004 | 11 | #6,806 |
| 2003 | 24 | #3,687 |
| 2002 | 9 | #7,412 |
| 2001 | 13 | #5,553 |
| 2000 | 15 | #4,941 |
| 1995 | 19 | #3,512 |
| 1990 | 25 | #2,668 |
| 1985 | 44 | #1,518 |
| 1980 | 44 | #1,441 |
| 1975 | 9 | #3,814 |
| 1970 | 20 | #2,035 |
| 1965 | 14 | #2,225 |
| 1960 | 13 | #2,383 |
| 1955 | 9 | #2,881 |
| 1950 | 15 | #1,980 |
| 1945 | 9 | #2,497 |
| 1940 | 17 | #1,718 |
| 1935 | 15 | #1,882 |
| 1930 | 16 | #1,932 |
| 1925 | 13 | #2,378 |
| 1920 | 14 | #2,290 |
| 1915 | 10 | #2,546 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | 6 | #1,249 |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Lemar in 2025?
Lemar ranked #6,311 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 14 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Lemar?
1,895 babies have been named Lemar in the United States since 1900, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Lemar most popular?
Lemar peaked in 1979, when 55 newborns received the name.
Is Lemar a boy or girl name?
Lemar is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Lemar rising or falling?
Lemar is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.