Holding steady.
Popularity of Lemmie since 1889
Babies named Lemmie per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1931, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Lemmie's real moment was 1903.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 0 | 5 |
| 1890s | 10 | 25 |
| 1900s | 21 | 39 |
| 1910s | 48 | 105 |
| 1920s | 34 | 148 |
| 1930s | 6 | 125 |
| 1940s | 6 | 98 |
| 1950s | 5 | 60 |
| 1960s | 0 | 56 |
| 1970s | 0 | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 | 5 |
| 1990s | 0 | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 | 0 |
| 2020s | 20 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Lemmie is a short, affectionate-sounding name that saw its highest use in the early 1900s, peaking in 1903. While it has never been a common name, its trajectory has remained stable over the decades, according to Social Security data. The name is most likely an English diminutive, perhaps for Lemuel or Elmer, reflecting a trend of surname-style and shortened names popular at the turn of the century. For parents seeking a rare vintage name with a soft and friendly sound, Lemmie offers a distinctive choice.
Lemmie is a diminutive form, likely arising as a pet name for names containing the element 'Lem-' such as Lemuel (biblical, meaning 'devoted to God') or Elmer (Old English, meaning 'noble and famous'). It may also be a variant spelling of Lemmy. The name saw modest use in the United States in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly for girls, before declining in popularity.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Lemmy
Sibling names for Lemmie
Names that share Lemmie's style, for a brother or sister.
