Leamon
Leamon is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Dear man or beloved friend.
Origin and history
Leamon is a masculine name of Old English origin, derived from the surname and given name Leman, meaning 'dear man' or 'beloved friend'. It was used moderately in the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries before gradually falling out of common use. Today, it remains an uncommon vintage name with a classic sound.
Popularity in the United States
2,672 babies in the United States have been named Leamon since 1880. It ranks #2510 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- NC (39.5 %)
- AL (28.4 %)
- KY (8.5 %)
- TN (5.3 %)
- TX (4.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 17 |
| 1900-1910 | 68 |
| 1910-1920 | 321 |
| 1920-1930 | 547 |
| 1930-1940 | 468 |
| 1940-1950 | 389 |
| 1950-1960 | 322 |
| 1960-1970 | 214 |
| 1970-1980 | 134 |
| 1980-1990 | 94 |
| 1990-2000 | 59 |
| 2000-2010 | 27 |
| 2010-2019 | 12 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Leamon
- Leamon King: Athlete, Olympic Sprinter
- Leamon Hunt: Diplomat
Fun facts
- The name traces back to the Old English words leof, meaning dear or beloved, and mann, meaning man or person.
- Leamon saw its peak frequency in official U.S. birth records around the turn of the 20th century.