Lemuel
Lemuel is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Devoted to God or belonging to God.
Origin and history
Lemuel is a traditional biblical name of Hebrew origin meaning 'belonging to God' or 'devoted to God'. It appears in the Book of Proverbs as the name of a king taught by his mother. Though less common today, it maintains steady, classic usage in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
9,965 babies in the United States have been named Lemuel since 1880. It ranks #1200 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1518.
States where it is most popular
- NC (16.6 %)
- TX (11.6 %)
- GA (8.4 %)
- VA (8.2 %)
- FL (7.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 400 |
| 1890-1900 | 255 |
| 1900-1910 | 255 |
| 1910-1920 | 873 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,242 |
| 1930-1940 | 895 |
| 1940-1950 | 865 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,001 |
| 1960-1970 | 882 |
| 1970-1980 | 670 |
| 1980-1990 | 571 |
| 1990-2000 | 533 |
| 2000-2010 | 479 |
| 2010-2019 | 634 |
| 2020-2029 | 410 |
Famous people named Lemuel
- Lemuel Haynes: Clergyman, Writer
- Lemuel Gulliver: Fictional Character, Traveler
Nicknames
Lem, Lemmy
Fun facts
- Lemuel Gulliver is the famous protagonist of Jonathan Swift's classic 1726 satirical novel, Gulliver's Travels.
- King Lemuel is referenced in Proverbs 31, which contains well-known counsel given to him by his mother.