Rising since 2012, #7,679 for boys today.
Popularity of Lemmy since 2011
Babies named Lemmy per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 6 | 58 |
| 2020s | 20 | 50 |
Meaning & origin
The name Lemmy entered the U.S. baby name charts in 2011, rising steadily since 2012. In 2025, it ranked 7,679, with 1 in 170,808 births receiving the name. Its peak year was 2017, and its trajectory suggests growing, though still niche, appeal. Likely influenced by the famous Motörhead frontman, Lemmy offers a concise, rock-edged style similar to other short 'rockstar' names. Its rarity means no single state dominates its use.
Lemmy is a modern coinage, likely inspired by the Old English elements 'leof' (dear) and 'mere' (sea, lake), though it is most famously associated with the stage name of Ian 'Lemmy' Kilmister, frontman of the rock band Motörhead. As a given name, it emerged in the United States in the early 2010s, possibly influenced by the musician's cultural impact. The name is rare and has seen modest but consistent use since its first recorded appearance in 2011.
“Lemmy” around the world
Where Lemmy lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
10
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Sibling names for Lemmy
Names that share Lemmy's style, for a brother or sister.
