Lemon Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationLEH-muhn / /ˈlɛmən/English; French
Meaning
English: citrus fruit; French: lemon tree
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Lemon is derived from the English word for the citrus fruit, which has been cultivated for centuries. In some contexts, it may also refer to the French word for the lemon tree. The use of fruit names as given names is relatively uncommon, making Lemon a unique choice. It may carry connotations of freshness and vitality.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Lemon was first seen in the United States in 1882. Lemon has ranked as high as #859 nationally, which occurred in 1927, and has been most popular in Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, North Carolina, and Louisiana. In the past 5 years the name Lemon has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Lemon (1937)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| GA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1882 | 7 |
| 1883 | 5 |
| 1885 | 8 |
| 1886 | 9 |
| 1887 | 10 |
| 1890 | 7 |
| 1891 | 5 |
| 1892 | 10 |
| 1893 | 6 |
| 1894 | 6 |
| 1895 | 6 |
| 1896 | 9 |
| 1897 | 8 |
| 1898 | 11 |
| 1899 | 8 |
| 1900 | 10 |
| 1901 | 8 |
| 1902 | 15 |
| 1903 | 7 |
| 1904 | 9 |
| 1906 | 9 |
| 1907 | 8 |
| 1908 | 10 |
| 1909 | 6 |
| 1910 | 12 |
| 1911 | 7 |
| 1912 | 14 |
| 1913 | 20 |
| 1914 | 19 |
| 1915 | 20 |
| 1916 | 20 |
| 1917 | 23 |
| 1918 | 25 |
| 1919 | 22 |
| 1920 | 25 |
| 1921 | 25 |
| 1922 | 23 |
| 1923 | 18 |
| 1924 | 26 |
| 1925 | 17 |
| 1926 | 22 |
| 1927 | 30 |
| 1928 | 25 |
| 1929 | 17 |
| 1930 | 28 |
| 1931 | 20 |
| 1932 | 14 |
| 1933 | 13 |
| 1934 | 24 |
| 1935 | 20 |
| 1936 | 9 |
| 1937 | 18 |
| 1938 | 10 |
| 1939 | 6 |
| 1940 | 13 |
| 1941 | 17 |
| 1942 | 12 |
| 1943 | 13 |
| 1944 | 11 |
| 1945 | 11 |
| 1946 | 11 |
| 1947 | 7 |
| 1948 | 10 |
| 1949 | 14 |
| 1950 | 6 |
| 1951 | 6 |
| 1952 | 7 |
| 1953 | 10 |
| 1954 | 13 |
| 1955 | 10 |
| 1956 | 13 |
| 1957 | 5 |
| 1958 | 5 |
| 1959 | 5 |
| 1960 | 6 |
| 1961 | 6 |
| 1963 | 10 |
| 1964 | 7 |
| 1965 | 8 |
| 1966 | 6 |
| 1967 | 5 |
| 1968 | 5 |
| 1969 | 7 |
| 1970 | 5 |
| 1971 | 6 |
| 1972 | 5 |
| 1973 | 7 |
| 1979 | 5 |
| 1987 | 5 |
| 1991 | 5 |
| 1992 | 5 |