Leamon Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Leamon is an Old English name meaning 'beloved man', originating from the personal name Leofmann. It has evolved through various forms over time and is not commonly used today, giving it a distinctive and nostalgic appeal. There is no biblical relevance associated with this name.
The name Leamon is most popular in Alabama, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Leamon has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South. Across generations, 'Leamon' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 953rd out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 962nd out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1416th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2460th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 5289th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 13297th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 23106th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Leamon' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Leamon"
Pronunciation
/ˈliːmən/
Origin
Old English
Etymology
The name Leamon is derived from the Old English personal name 'Leofmann', which means 'dear man' or 'beloved man'.
Meaning
beloved man
Language Evolution
Leofmann, Leofman, Leamon
Historical Usage
Leamon gained popularity as a personal name in English-speaking regions during the Middle Ages, particularly as surnames began to evolve into first names.
Variants & Derivatives
Lemon, Leman, Leamon
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Leamon is not a widely used name but carries a unique, vintage charm, often associated with family heritage.
Famous People
Leamon W. McRae (American educator), Leamon W. Hargrove (American politician)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Leamon"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Leamon"
"Leamon" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 953rd of 7545 | 827 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 962nd of 6773 | 822 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1416th of 7552 | 571 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 2460th of 10718 | 248 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 5289th of 16616 | 132 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 13297th of 24088 | 44 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 23106th of 23106 | 5 |
Regional Popularity of "Leamon" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
70.55% 999th/1416 |
- |
27.13% 642nd/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
30.73% 723rd/2353 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- |
67.94% 1651st/2430 |
39.78% 1135th/2853 |
- |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - |
55.91% 1967th/3518 |
- |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Leamon" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Leamon"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Leamon" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.