Leman vs Lem
Side-by-side comparison of Leman and Lem — popularity rank, total births, peak decade, and historical trends from Social Security Administration data.
Which name is more popular?
| Metric | Leman | Lem |
|---|---|---|
| Current Rank | Unranked | Unranked |
| Total Births (all years) | 625 | 1,297 |
| Peak Year | 1937 | 1917 |
| Peak Year Births | 23 | 39 |
| Peak Decade | 1920ss | 1920ss |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| First Recorded Year | 1913 | 1880 |
Births by Decade
| Decade | Leman | Lem |
|---|---|---|
| 1880ss | — | 176 |
| 1890ss | — | 155 |
| 1900ss | — | 86 |
| 1910ss | 96 | 222 |
| 1920ss | 145 | 239 |
| 1930ss | 115 | 139 |
| 1940ss | 84 | 129 |
| 1950ss | 61 | 90 |
| 1960ss | 44 | 44 |
| 1970ss | 48 | 11 |
| 1980ss | 21 | 6 |
| 1990ss | 11 | — |
Data Sources
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications — National Data, ssa.gov/oact/babynames.
Source: SSA Annual Name Rankings, 1913–1997.