Lemuel
Every Lemuel since 1880 — 9,965 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Lemuel
Lemuel is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,030 in 2025 with 74 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 9,965 American babies have been named Lemuel. Its peak came in 1921, when 147 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.
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 Lemuel stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Lemuel year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 74 | #2,030 |
| 2024 | 69 | #2,148 |
| 2023 | 67 | #2,165 |
| 2022 | 73 | #2,071 |
| 2021 | 62 | #2,266 |
| 2020 | 65 | #2,159 |
| 2019 | 72 | #2,034 |
| 2018 | 82 | #1,848 |
| 2017 | 71 | #2,009 |
| 2016 | 48 | #2,606 |
| 2015 | 72 | #2,008 |
| 2014 | 70 | #2,033 |
| 2013 | 64 | #2,104 |
| 2012 | 52 | #2,435 |
| 2011 | 51 | #2,464 |
| 2010 | 52 | #2,421 |
| 2009 | 34 | #3,306 |
| 2008 | 57 | #2,310 |
| 2007 | 38 | #3,059 |
| 2006 | 63 | #2,091 |
| 2005 | 43 | #2,595 |
| 2004 | 38 | #2,772 |
| 2003 | 66 | #1,811 |
| 2002 | 43 | #2,396 |
| 2001 | 47 | #2,206 |
| 2000 | 50 | #2,036 |
| 1995 | 46 | #1,875 |
| 1990 | 55 | #1,540 |
| 1985 | 62 | #1,201 |
| 1980 | 70 | #1,084 |
| 1975 | 71 | #979 |
| 1970 | 72 | #946 |
| 1965 | 87 | #801 |
| 1960 | 94 | #795 |
| 1955 | 96 | #748 |
| 1950 | 86 | #745 |
| 1945 | 73 | #714 |
| 1940 | 74 | #707 |
| 1935 | 85 | #644 |
| 1930 | 102 | #609 |
| 1925 | 118 | #574 |
| 1920 | 146 | #499 |
| 1915 | 95 | #585 |
| 1910 | 29 | #528 |
| 1905 | 24 | #458 |
| 1900 | 37 | #364 |
| 1895 | 23 | #408 |
| 1890 | 28 | #332 |
| 1885 | 31 | #305 |
| 1880 | 59 | #208 |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Lemuel in 2025?
Lemuel ranked #2,030 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 74 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Lemuel?
9,965 babies have been named Lemuel in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Lemuel most popular?
Lemuel peaked in 1921, when 147 newborns received the name.
Is Lemuel a boy or girl name?
Lemuel is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Lemuel rising or falling?
Lemuel has been roughly stable over the past decade.