Lemon Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name 'Lemon' has its roots in Middle English and derives from the Old French term for the citrus fruit, which has origins in Arabic and Persian. The name carries the meaning of a citrus fruit and has evolved through various languages over centuries. It has gained popularity as a surname and given name in modern times, often associated with freshness and a quirky image. There is no biblical relevance associated with the name, and it has notable references in contemporary culture.
The name Lemon 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. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Lemon has been stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Lemon' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1383rd out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1846th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2916th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 5274th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 12845th out of 16616 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 7086th out of 9107 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 5069th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Lemon' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Lemon"
Pronunciation
/ˈlɛmən/
Origin
Middle English
Etymology
The name 'Lemon' is derived from the Middle English word 'lemoun', which itself comes from the Old French 'limon', originating from the Arabic 'laymūn' and ultimately from the Persian 'līmūn'.
Meaning
A citrus fruit.
Language Evolution
Old Persian: لیمو (līmūn), Arabic: ليمون (laymūn), Old French: limon, Middle English: lemoun
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in English-speaking countries during the 19th century, particularly as a surname and later as a given name, often associated with freshness and brightness.
Variants & Derivatives
Lem, Lemmy
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, the name Lemon is perceived as quirky and non-traditional, often associated with a playful or artistic persona.
Famous People
Lemon Anderson - an American poet and actor., Lemonade Mouth - a fictional band from a Disney Channel movie.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Lemon"
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 "Lemon"
"Lemon" Popularity Across American Generations
Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
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G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 1383rd of 7545 | 440 |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1846th of 6773 | 281 |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 2916th of 7552 | 151 |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 5274th of 10718 | 59 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 12845th of 16616 | 15 |
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 7086th of 9107 | 16 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 5069th of 30306 | 313 |
Regional Popularity of "Lemon" by Generation for Male Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
---|---|---|---|---|
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
54.02% 1278th/2366 |
- |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
69.06% 1625th/2353 |
- |
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) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Lemon" 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) |
- | - |
71.86% 4902nd/6822 |
94.39% 5924th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Lemon"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Lemon" 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.