How Many People Are Named Lemon?
Complete statistics for the name Lemon: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Lemon is a very rare name for boys, with only 533 people bearing it today, making up just 1 in 619,373 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 2021 with 50 births, but it's mostly held by older folks, with 73% being over 60.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 5 represents freedom and adventure.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 77All 1,400 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2021Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Lemon Through the Generations
Lemon stands out as a name that's been around for a while but hasn't caught on widely. With only 1,400 total births recorded since its inception, it's clear that Lemon remains a niche choice. Interestingly, despite its rarity, there's a noticeable trend among those named Lemon: 313 are under 30, 66 are between 30 and 60, and 1,021 are over 60. This suggests that while the name isn't new, it's still considered somewhat modern, with many younger parents choosing it for their children. However, the majority of people named Lemon are over 60, which skews the perception of the name towards an older generation.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Lemon's Modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Lemon
How Many People Have the Name Lemon?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 14,147 people in the United States currently share the name Lemon. That works out to roughly 1 in every 23,429 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Lemon a Common or Rare Name?
Lemon is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Lemon Mean?
Lemon means "fruit name" and comes from Modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Lemon in SSA data, approximately 42% are male and 58% are female.
When Was Lemon Most Popular?
The name Lemon reached peak popularity in 2021, with 50 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Lemon?
Approximately 14,147 people named Lemon live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 14,147. That works out to roughly 1 in 23,429 Americans.
Is Lemon a rare name?
Lemon is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 23,429 Americans has this name.
What does the name Lemon mean?
Lemon means "fruit name" and comes from Modern American coinage origins.
Is Lemon more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 42% of people named Lemon are male and 58% are female.
When was Lemon most popular?
Lemon peaked in 2021 with 50 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.