Lemuel

Lemuel is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 69 boys in the United States.

Lemuel at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Lemuel

Lemuel belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Lemuel first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #195 in 1881, and in 2024 69 babies received the name — 9,890 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Lemuel in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#195 in 1881
Peak year
1921
Babies named Lemuel in 2024
69
Total since 1880
9,890

Lemuel in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1093 in 2025
Babies named Lemuel in 2025
27
Total since 1996
327

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Lemuel mean?

The meaning of Lemuel is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Lemuel a boy or girl name?

Lemuel is a boy name. In 2024, 69 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Lemuel?

Lemuel comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Lemuel?

Lemuel first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #195 in 1881, and 69 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].