Lemuel
Peaked at #195 nationally in 1881, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
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Lemuel — Boys (United States)
StablePeak rank
#195
in 1881
Current rank
#2142
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1880, Lemuel reached its peak popularity for boys in 1881, ranking #195 nationally with 58 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #2033 (2014) to #2142 (2024) — a 5% drop.
As of 2024, Lemuel ranks #2142 nationally for boys, with 69 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #2,142 | 69 |
| 2023 | #2,164 | 67 |
| 2022 | #2,070 | 73 |
| 2021 | #2,266 | 62 |
| 2020 | #2,157 | 65 |
| 2019 | #2,033 | 72 |
| 2018 | #1,848 | 82 |
| 2017 | #2,009 | 71 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
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Common Questions
When was Lemuel most popular?
Lemuel was most popular in 1881, when it ranked #195 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Lemuel becoming more or less popular?
Currently stable, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Lemuel?
At least 9,890 babies have been recorded with the name Lemuel in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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