Boy · #12,243 in 2026

Lemont

Name: Popularity of the name Lemont in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Lemont, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#12,243

Peak Rank

#1,520 (1974)

Total Babies

682

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1918

First Year

2017

Last Year

1974

Peak Year

#1520

Peak Rank

682

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Lemont

Lemont first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1918, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1974, when 33 Lemonts were born — ranking #1,520 that year. As of 2026, Lemont ranks #12,243 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 682 Lemonts have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Lemont

Phonetically similar names — useful when Lemont is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Lamont
Lament
Lamond
Lamonte
Lomond
Loment
Lemond
Lamotte
Element
Laments
Aliment
Longmont

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Lemont

What does the name Lemont mean?

Lemont is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1918. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Lemont in 2026?

In 2026, Lemont ranks #12,243 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Lemont most popular?

Lemont reached its peak popularity in 1974, ranking #1,520 that year with 33 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Lemont most popular?

Lemont has historically been most popular in Illinois. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Lemont.

Is Lemont a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Lemont is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Lemont?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Lemont include Arnell, Anastasios, Keary. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Lemont

Lemont is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1918 and has accumulated 682 births in the dataset. Lemont's peak popularity came in 1974 when it ranked #1,520. Use the chart and map above to compare Lemont's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.