Holding steady.
Popularity of Limmie since 1892
Babies named Limmie per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1890s | 5 | 0 |
| 1900s | 0 | 0 |
| 1910s | 12 | 45 |
| 1920s | 16 | 68 |
| 1930s | 0 | 68 |
| 1940s | 0 | 43 |
| 1950s | 0 | 48 |
| 1960s | 0 | 18 |
| 1970s | 0 | 5 |
| 1980s | 0 | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 | 5 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Limmie is a rare name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1913, its peak year and the only year it was recorded in the Social Security data. The name's trajectory has been stable since that single occurrence, with no further usage recorded through 2025. As a result, the one-in-N statistic is unavailable; the name is effectively a historical curiosity rather than a name with ongoing popularity. The lack of top states or similar names underscores its extreme rarity. Etymologically, Limmie may be a diminutive form, possibly of Oliver or as a nickname for Lemuel, but evidence is lacking. Sibling suggestions lean toward early 20th-century diminutives such as Lillie, Minnie, and Jimmy, reflecting the stylistic period when Limmie was briefly used.
Limmie is a rare given name of uncertain origin. It may have emerged as a diminutive form of names such as Oliver or as a nickname for the biblical name Lemuel, though no direct derivation is well-attested. The name appears in U.S. records starting in the 1910s but has never achieved widespread use.
Sibling names for Limmie
Names that share Limmie's style, for a brother or sister.
