Lemmie
Lemmie is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Devoted to God or belonging to God (as a diminutive of Lemuel).
Origin and history
Lemmie is a vintage diminutive, traditionally derived as a short form of the Biblical name Lemuel or occasionally treated as a unisex diminutive of names like Clementine or Emmeline. Historically used in the late 19th and early 20th centuries in the United States, it has since become extremely rare for newborn boys.
Popularity in the United States
666 babies in the United States have been named Lemmie since 1880. It ranks #4010 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- MS (42.3 %)
- NC (38.5 %)
- AL (19.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 5 |
| 1890-1900 | 25 |
| 1900-1910 | 39 |
| 1910-1920 | 105 |
| 1920-1930 | 148 |
| 1930-1940 | 125 |
| 1940-1950 | 98 |
| 1950-1960 | 60 |
| 1960-1970 | 56 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 5 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Fun facts
- Although often used as an informal given name, it historically derives from the Hebrew name Lemuel, associated with King Lemuel in Proverbs.
- Lemmie enjoyed its highest U.S. popularity in the late 19th and early 20th centuries before gradually fading from common use.