Boy · #2,844 in 2026

Lemual

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

Current Rank

#2,844

Peak Rank

#3,155 (1925)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1915

First Year

1951

Last Year

1925

Peak Year

#3155

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Lemual

Lemual first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1915, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1925, when 8 Lemuals were born — ranking #3,155 that year. As of 2026, Lemual ranks #2,844 for baby boys with 8 births, with steady use. In total, more than 60 Lemuals 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

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Names that sound like Lemual

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

Lemuel
Lineal
Lentil
Lengel
Lamel
Lengyel
Lamellae
Lemelle
Lunule
Liminal
Lintel
Lingle

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Lemual

What does the name Lemual mean?

Lemual is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1915. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Lemual in 2026?

In 2026, Lemual ranks #2,844 among boys' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.

When was Lemual most popular?

Lemual reached its peak popularity in 1925, ranking #3,155 that year with 8 babies given the name.

Is Lemual a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Lemual?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Lemual include Vannie, Clarion, Laster. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Lemual

Lemual is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1915 and has accumulated 60 births in the dataset. Lemual's peak popularity came in 1925 when it ranked #3,155. Use the chart and map above to compare Lemual'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.