Boy · #3,044 in 2026

Limuel

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

Current Rank

#3,044

Peak Rank

#2,385 (1919)

Total Babies

104

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1913

First Year

1963

Last Year

1919

Peak Year

#2385

Peak Rank

104

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Limuel

Limuel first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1913, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1919, when 12 Limuels were born — ranking #2,385 that year. As of 2026, Limuel ranks #3,044 for baby boys with 8 births, with steady use. In total, more than 104 Limuels 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 Limuel

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

Lineal
Lemuel
Lemelle
Liminal
Lintel
Lingle
Linnell
Lamel
Lingel
Lengle
Lamellae
Lunule

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Limuel

What does the name Limuel mean?

Limuel is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1913. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Limuel in 2026?

In 2026, Limuel ranks #3,044 among boys' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.

When was Limuel most popular?

Limuel reached its peak popularity in 1919, ranking #2,385 that year with 12 babies given the name.

Is Limuel a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Limuel?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Limuel include Sie, Maryland, Ada. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Limuel

Limuel is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1913 and has accumulated 104 births in the dataset. Limuel's peak popularity came in 1919 when it ranked #2,385. Use the chart and map above to compare Limuel'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.