Total births
1,071
Unisex name · since 1882
Lemon
1,071 babies named Lemon in U.S. Social Security records since 1882, with the highest year being 1927. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 1,071
- total births
- 1882–1992
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 21%
- born in that decade
Lemon sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 1,071 recorded since 1882.
Social Security Administration records show Lemon recorded 1,071 times among boys since 1882, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1882 to 1992.
- 1,071 total births
- 1882–1992 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 21% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
1,071 boys have been named Lemon since 1882, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1992.
- 1,071
- total births
- 1882–1992
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 21%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
21% of everyone ever named Lemon was born in this single decade.
1927
Single peak year
30 babies were named Lemon in 1927 - its busiest year on record.
Lemon's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Lemon's full recorded timeline at 1931, 41% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 59% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1883, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1927 peak of 30 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Lemon at a glance
Last recorded 1992Peak year
1927
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1882
Lemon popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1882–1992
- Peak year (1927)
- 30
- Annual births at peak, across 111 years of records
Lemon popularity over time - girls
359 total births recorded since 1913 (Lemon as girls' name)
Lemon by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Lemon's strongest decade.
228 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 21% of all-time use.
Lemon births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 39
1880s
39 births
- 1890s 76
1890s
76 births
- 1900s 82
1900s
82 births
- 1910s
1910s
182 births
- 1920s
1920s
228 births
- 1930s
1930s
162 births
- 1940s
1940s
119 births
- 1950s 80
1950s
80 births
- 1960s 60
1960s
60 births
- 1970s 28
1970s
28 births
- 1980s 5
1980s
5 births
- 1990s 10
1990s
10 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 228 births (21% of all-time use).
How Lemon compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Lemon's total volume
Lemon vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Lemon by state
Where Lemon concentrates geographically, total births since 1882
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Georgia | | 37 | 3.5% |
| #2 | Alabama | | 25 | 2.3% |
| #3 | Mississippi | | 13 | 1.2% |
| #4 | North Carolina | | 6 | 0.6% |
| #5 | Louisiana | | 5 | 0.5% |
Georgia share of Lemon's total US births 3.5%
Even split
37 of 1,071 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Lemon? ▼
Since 1882, Social Security records show 1,071 babies named Lemon. The most recent recorded year was 1992. Its busiest year on record was 1927, with 30 births.
When was Lemon most popular? ▼
Lemon was most popular in the 1920s decade with 228 total births. The single peak year was 1927.
Where is Lemon most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Lemon are Georgia (37 births), Alabama (25 births), Mississippi (13 births).
Is Lemon a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Lemon is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 1,071 births, and as a girl's name it has 359 births.
How long has the name Lemon been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Lemon since 1882 -- 111 years through the most recent 1992 data.
What names are similar to Lemon? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Lemuel, Lemar, Lem, Lemont, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Lemon's data
- Lemon's decade-level peak was the 1920s (228 total births); usage has since declined to 10 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Georgia records the most Lemons (37 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Georgia 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 Lemon
Nearby Names Like Lemon
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Lemon
Lemuel Boy
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Lemar Boy
#8348 1,895 births
Lem Boy
1,297 births
Lemont Boy
682 births
Lemmie Boy
666 births
Compare Lemon side by side: Lemon vs Lemuel Lemon vs Lemar Lemon vs Lem
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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, 1882–1992 (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. "Lemon: Baby Name Since 1882 - 1,071 Births, Peak 1927." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/lemon. 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 Lemon 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.