Total births
367
Girls' name · since 1893
Lempi
Since 1893, U.S. Social Security records show 367 babies named Lempi, peaking in 1915. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 367
- total births
- 1893–1927
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 39%
- born in that decade
367 girls have been named Lempi since 1893, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Lempi has 367 recorded births among girls since 1893, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, though it falls outside today's most-used girls names, busiest in the 1910s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1893 to 1927.
- 367 total births
- 1893–1927 years on record
- 1910s peak decade
- 39% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
367 girls have been named Lempi since 1893, peaking in the 1910s, last recorded in 1927.
- 367
- total births
- 1893–1927
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 39%
- born in that decade
1910s
Peak decade
39% of everyone ever named Lempi was born in this single decade.
1915
Single peak year
23 babies were named Lempi in 1915 - its busiest year on record.
Lempi's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Lempi's SSA record in two at 1911 and the more recent half accounts for 53% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 47%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1894, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1915 peak of 23, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Lempi at a glance
Last recorded 1927Peak year
1915
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1893
Lempi popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1893–1927
- Peak year (1915)
- 23
- Annual births at peak, across 35 years of records
Lempi by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1910s was Lempi's strongest decade.
143 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 39% of all-time use.
Lempi births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1890s 51
1890s
51 births
- 1900s
1900s
109 births
- 1910s
1910s
143 births
- 1920s
1920s
64 births
What this shows Peak: 1910s at 143 births (39% of all-time use).
Lempi by state
Where Lempi concentrates geographically, total births since 1893
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Michigan | | 55 | 15.0% |
| #2 | Massachusetts | | 5 | 1.4% |
Michigan share of Lempi's total US births 15.0%
Even split
55 of 367 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Lempi? ▼
Since 1893, Social Security records show 367 babies named Lempi. The most recent recorded year was 1927. Its busiest year on record was 1915, with 23 births.
When was Lempi most popular? ▼
Lempi was most popular in the 1910s decade with 143 total births. The single peak year was 1915.
Where is Lempi most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Lempi are Michigan (55 births), Massachusetts (5 births).
How long has the name Lempi been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Lempi since 1893 -- 35 years through the most recent 1927 data.
What names are similar to Lempi? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Lema, Lemon, Lemma, Lemmie, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Lempi's data
- Lempi's usage has stayed within range of its 1910s decade-level peak (143 total births) through the 1920s (64) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Michigan records the most Lempis (55 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Michigan 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 Lempi
Nearby Names Like Lempi
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Lempi
Lema Girl
380 births
Lemon Girl
#4688 359 births
Lemma Girl
262 births
Lemmie Girl
150 births
Lemoyne Girl
62 births
Compare Lempi side by side: Lempi vs Lema Lempi vs Lemon Lempi vs Lemma
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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, 1893–1927 (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. "Lempi: Baby Name Since 1893 - 367 Births, Peak 1915." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/lempi. 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 Lempi 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.