Total births
357
Unisex name · since 1912
Lemoyne
Since 1912, U.S. Social Security records show 357 babies named Lemoyne, peaking in 1923. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 357
- total births
- 1912–1981
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 31%
- born in that decade
Lemoyne sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 357 recorded since 1912.
Social Security Administration records show Lemoyne recorded 357 times among boys since 1912, 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 1912 to 1981.
- 357 total births
- 1912–1981 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 31% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
357 boys have been named Lemoyne since 1912, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1981.
- 357
- total births
- 1912–1981
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 31%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
31% of everyone ever named Lemoyne was born in this single decade.
1923
Single peak year
18 babies were named Lemoyne in 1923 - its busiest year on record.
Lemoyne's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Lemoyne's SSA record in two at 1935 and the more recent half accounts for 43% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 57%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1914, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1923 peak of 18, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Lemoyne at a glance
Last recorded 1981Peak year
1923
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1912
Lemoyne popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1912–1981
- Peak year (1923)
- 18
- Annual births at peak, across 70 years of records
Lemoyne popularity over time - girls
62 total births recorded since 1918 (Lemoyne as girls' name)
Lemoyne by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Lemoyne's strongest decade.
112 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 31% of all-time use.
Lemoyne births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
52 births
- 1920s
1920s
112 births
- 1930s
1930s
78 births
- 1940s 44
1940s
44 births
- 1950s 33
1950s
33 births
- 1960s 7
1960s
7 births
- 1970s 21
1970s
21 births
- 1980s 10
1980s
10 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 112 births (31% of all-time use).
Lemoyne by state
Where Lemoyne concentrates geographically, total births since 1912
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Nebraska | | 5 | 1.4% |
Nebraska share of Lemoyne's total US births 1.4%
5 of 357 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Lemoyne? ▼
Since 1912, Social Security records show 357 babies named Lemoyne. The most recent recorded year was 1981. Its busiest year on record was 1923, with 18 births.
When was Lemoyne most popular? ▼
Lemoyne was most popular in the 1920s decade with 112 total births. The single peak year was 1923.
Where is Lemoyne most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Lemoyne are Nebraska (5 births).
Is Lemoyne a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Lemoyne is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 357 births, and as a girl's name it has 62 births.
How long has the name Lemoyne been used? ▼
Records for Lemoyne go back to 1912, giving 70 years of history through 1981.
What names are similar to Lemoyne? ▼
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 Lemoyne's data
- Lemoyne's decade-level peak was the 1920s (112 total births); usage has since declined to 10 in the 1980s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Nebraska records the most Lemoynes (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Nebraska 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 Lemoyne
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Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Lemoyne
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Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1912–1981 (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. "Lemoyne: Baby Name Since 1912 - 357 Births, Peak 1923." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/lemoyne. 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 Lemoyne 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 June 2026.