Lemon
Lemon is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Sweetheart, beloved person, or citrus fruit.
Origin and history
Lemon is an English vocabulary name and surname transferred to first-name use. Historically derived from the Middle English word 'lemman' meaning 'beloved one' or 'sweetheart', it also references the citrus fruit. In the United States, it has been used rarely for both boys and girls, remaining an eccentric and uncommon choice.
Popularity in the United States
1,071 babies in the United States have been named Lemon since 1880. It ranks #3615 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- GA (43 %)
- AL (29.1 %)
- MS (15.1 %)
- NC (7 %)
- LA (5.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 39 |
| 1890-1900 | 76 |
| 1900-1910 | 82 |
| 1910-1920 | 182 |
| 1920-1930 | 228 |
| 1930-1940 | 162 |
| 1940-1950 | 119 |
| 1950-1960 | 80 |
| 1960-1970 | 60 |
| 1970-1980 | 28 |
| 1980-1990 | 5 |
| 1990-2000 | 10 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Fun facts
- Before it was associated with the fruit, the medieval English surname Lemon derived from 'lemman', meaning 'sweetheart'.
- Lemon has appeared sporadically in U.S. birth records since the late 19th century, primarily as a male name in older historical cohorts.