Leman
Leman is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Dear person, sweetheart, or man of the people.
Origin and history
Leman is an old surname and given name derived from the Middle English term 'leman', meaning 'dear person' or 'sweetheart'. It also has roots in Germanic personal names combining elements for 'man' and 'people'. In the United States, it is historically rare as a given name.
Popularity in the United States
625 babies in the United States have been named Leman since 1880. It ranks #4051 all-time.
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 96 |
| 1920-1930 | 145 |
| 1930-1940 | 115 |
| 1940-1950 | 84 |
| 1950-1960 | 61 |
| 1960-1970 | 44 |
| 1970-1980 | 48 |
| 1980-1990 | 21 |
| 1990-2000 | 11 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Leman
- Leman Hamlin: Politician, Judge
Fun facts
- The name originally stems from Middle English 'leofman', combining words meaning dear and man.
- Leman has remained a very rare given name in the U.S., with total recorded male births under 1,000 since 1880.