Total births
402
Boys' name · since 1974
Lemarcus
Lemarcus has 402 recorded births since 1974 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1985 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 402
- total births
- 1974–2021
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 36%
- born in that decade
Lemarcus sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 402 recorded since 1974.
Social Security Administration records show Lemarcus recorded 402 times among boys since 1974, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1980s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1974 to 2021.
- 402 total births
- 1974–2021 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 36% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
402 boys have been named Lemarcus since 1974, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2021.
- 402
- total births
- 1974–2021
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 36%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
36% of everyone ever named Lemarcus was born in this single decade.
1985
Single peak year
25 babies were named Lemarcus in 1985 - its busiest year on record.
Lemarcus's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Lemarcus's SSA record in two at 1997 and the more recent half accounts for 38% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 62%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1974, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1985 peak of 25, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Lemarcus at a glance
Last recorded 2021Peak year
1985
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1974
Lemarcus popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1974–2021
- Peak year (1985)
- 25
- Annual births at peak, across 48 years of records
Lemarcus by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Lemarcus's strongest decade.
146 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 36% of all-time use.
Lemarcus births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 31
1970s
31 births
- 1980s
1980s
146 births
- 1990s
1990s
102 births
- 2000s
2000s
75 births
- 2010s 43
2010s
43 births
- 2020s 5
2020s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 146 births (36% of all-time use).
Lemarcus by state
Where Lemarcus concentrates geographically, total births since 1974
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Mississippi | | 18 | 4.5% |
| #2 | Alabama | | 5 | 1.2% |
| #3 | Texas | | 5 | 1.2% |
Mississippi share of Lemarcus's total US births 4.5%
Even split
18 of 402 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Lemarcus? ▼
Since 1974, Social Security records show 402 babies named Lemarcus. The most recent recorded year was 2021. Its busiest year on record was 1985, with 25 births.
When was Lemarcus most popular? ▼
Lemarcus was most popular in the 1980s decade with 146 total births. The single peak year was 1985.
Where is Lemarcus most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Lemarcus are Mississippi (18 births), Alabama (5 births), Texas (5 births).
How long has the name Lemarcus been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Lemarcus since 1974 -- 48 years through the most recent 2021 data.
What names are similar to Lemarcus? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Lemuel, Lemar, Lem, Lemon, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Lemarcus's data
- Lemarcus's decade-level peak was the 1980s (146 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Mississippi records the most Lemarcuss (18 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Mississippi names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Lemarcus
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1974–2021 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Lemarcus: Baby Name Since 1974 - 402 Births, Peak 1985." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/lemarcus. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Lemarcus draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.