Is Lemuel a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Lemuel is commonly used as a Boy name.

How popular is Lemuel?

It’s currently ranked #855 in the U.S. Recent trend: Falling.

How do you pronounce Lemuel?

LEM-yoo-el · IPA: //ˈlɛm.juː.əl//

Lemuel Boy

Popularity: #855 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationLEM-yoo-el / /ˈlɛm.juː.əl/

Hebrew; English

Meaning

Hebrew: 'God is my people'; English: 'devoted to God'

Historical & Cultural Background

Lemuel is a name of Hebrew origin, found in the Old Testament as a figure mentioned in Proverbs. It is often associated with wisdom and leadership. The name has been used in various cultures, particularly in English-speaking countries, since the Protestant Reformation. Its usage has fluctuated over the centuries, reflecting broader trends in naming.

Trend Summary

Lemuel has seen a modest level of popularity in the United States, with occasional spikes in usage.

Variants

Lem
Lemmy

International Variants

Lemuel (English)

Famous people named Lemuel

Lemuel Haynes was an early American preacher and the first African American to be ordained as a minister in the United States.

Lemuel Gulliver is the protagonist of Jonathan Swift's satirical novel 'Gulliver's Travels'.

Fictional characters named Lemuel

Lemuel is a character in the novel 'The Adventures of Tom Sawyer' by Mark Twain, known for his adventurous spirit.

Lemuel is a character in the animated series 'The Amazing World of Gumball', often depicted as a quirky friend.

Sibling Suggestions

Samuel Daniel Nathaniel Gabriel Michael Isaiah

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Lemuel was first seen in the United States in 1880. Lemuel has ranked as high as #738 nationally, which occurred in 1921, and has been most popular in North Carolina, Texas, Georgia, Virginia, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Lemuel has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Lemuel (2024)

Year:

State	Births	Share
CA	7	23%
TX	7	23%
NY	6	20%
FL	5	17%
MD	5	17%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1880	59
1881	58
1882	43
1883	41
1884	31
1885	31
1886	37
1887	39
1888	32
1889	29
1890	28
1891	32
1892	33
1893	19
1894	28
1895	23
1896	20
1897	30
1898	22
1899	20
1900	37
1901	20
1902	21
1903	24
1904	16
1905	24
1906	36
1907	30
1908	20
1909	27
1910	29
1911	32
1912	61
1913	57
1914	90
1915	95
1916	135
1917	115
1918	122
1919	137
1920	146
1921	147
1922	142
1923	111
1924	128
1925	118
1926	122
1927	102
1928	116
1929	110
1930	102
1931	90
1932	90
1933	83
1934	88
1935	85
1936	85
1937	90
1938	103
1939	79
1940	74
1941	78
1942	86
1943	95
1944	100
1945	73
1946	85
1947	86
1948	91
1949	97
1950	86
1951	114
1952	105
1953	109
1954	105
1955	96
1956	101
1957	106
1958	77
1959	102
1960	94
1961	95
1962	95
1963	102
1964	92
1965	86
1966	84
1967	84
1968	76
1969	73
1970	72
1971	65
1972	72
1973	60
1974	67
1975	71
1976	72
1977	73
1978	45
1979	73
1980	70
1981	63
1982	77
1983	54
1984	45
1985	62
1986	56
1987	44
1988	48
1989	52
1990	55
1991	63
1992	52
1993	46
1994	59
1995	46
1996	51
1997	50
1998	49
1999	62
2000	50
2001	47
2002	43
2003	66
2004	38
2005	43
2006	63
2007	38
2008	57
2009	34
2010	52
2011	51
2012	52
2013	64
2014	70
2015	72
2016	48
2017	71
2018	82
2019	72
2020	65
2021	62
2022	73
2023	67
2024	69