Lem

Boy name

Lem has been given to 1,297 babies in the U.S. since 1880. It peaked in 1917.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,297

Peak year

1917 (39 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1880

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

All boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Lem — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Leeunisex

295,926 babies since 1880

Leoboy

262,124 babies since 1880

Leagirl

34,468 babies since 1880

Lenboy

4,616 babies since 1880

Clemboy

4,329 babies since 1880

Lexboy

4,010 babies since 1892

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Lem.

Haleboy

1,296 babies since 1892

Iveryunisex

1,302 babies since 1893

Murrellboy

1,288 babies since 1898

Loringboy

1,307 babies since 1883

Barnettboy

1,285 babies since 1880

Ligeboy

1,280 babies since 1880

Delosboy

1,324 babies since 1880

Fateboy

1,329 babies since 1880

FAQ

How popular is the name Lem?

Lem has been given to 1,297 babies in the U.S. since 1880. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Lem peak?

Lem peaked in 1917, when 39 babies were given the name.

Is Lem a girl or boy name?

Lem is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Lem are boys).

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