Holding steady.
Popularity of Lemoyne since 1912
Babies named Lemoyne per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 5 | 52 |
| 1920s | 37 | 112 |
| 1930s | 14 | 78 |
| 1940s | 6 | 44 |
| 1950s | 0 | 33 |
| 1960s | 0 | 7 |
| 1970s | 0 | 21 |
| 1980s | 0 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0 | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Lemoyne is a rare American given name with French surname origins. It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1912, during a period when French-surnames-as-first-names enjoyed modest popularity. The name reached its peak in 1923, then gradually fell out of use. The trajectory of Lemoyne has been stable at near-zero usage for decades, with no recorded top states of concentration. It remains a distinctive choice for parents seeking an obscure, historically-grounded name. Its rarity means it carries no statistical baggage, but also no famous bearers to provide immediate recognition.
Lemoyne is most likely an Americanized spelling of the French surname Le Moine, which means 'the monk' (from Old French moine). As a given name, it appears to have been used almost exclusively in the United States, first recorded in 1912. Its peak usage came in the 1920s, after which it declined sharply and has become extremely rare.
Sibling names for Lemoyne
Names that share Lemoyne's style, for a brother or sister.
