Lemuel Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Lemuel is a Hebrew name meaning 'belonging to God' or 'devoted to God'. It has evolved through Hebrew and Latin forms into English. The name is associated with biblical wisdom and has a positive connotation due to its religious significance. While not common today, it carries a rich history and significance.
The name Lemuel is most popular in North Carolina, 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, Lemuel has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, falling for male in South, stalled for male in West. 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, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Lemuel' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 530th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 658th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 748th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 957th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1476th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2332nd out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2107th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Lemuel' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Lemuel"
Pronunciation
/ˈlɛm.juː.ɛl/
Origin
Hebrew
Etymology
The name Lemuel is derived from the Hebrew name 'Lemuel', which means 'belonging to God' or 'devoted to God'. It appears in the Old Testament.
Meaning
belonging to God, devoted to God
Language Evolution
Lemuel (Hebrew), Lemuel (Latinized form), Lemuel (English)
Biblical Background
Lemuel is mentioned in the Bible, specifically in Proverbs 31, where it is suggested that he was a king who received wisdom from his mother.
Historical Usage
The name Lemuel has been used since biblical times and has seen periods of popularity in various cultures, particularly among Hebrew-speaking communities.
Variants & Derivatives
Lem, Lemu
Modern Popularity & Image
Lemuel is not widely used in modern times but is viewed positively due to its biblical association and meaning.
Famous People
Lemuel Haynes, an early American pastor and abolitionist, Lemuel Boulware, an American businessman and labor leader
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Lemuel"
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 "Lemuel"
"Lemuel" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 530th of 7545 | 2,107 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 658th of 6773 | 1,627 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 748th of 7552 | 1,838 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 957th of 10718 | 1,143 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1476th of 16616 | 873 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 2332nd of 24088 | 795 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 2107th of 23106 | 815 |
Regional Popularity of "Lemuel" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
53.32% 755th/1416 |
59.17% 816th/1379 |
17.12% 405th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
73.67% 1139th/1546 |
51.61% 803rd/1556 |
22.14% 521st/2353 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
43.87% 977th/2227 |
34.73% 844th/2430 |
21.80% 622nd/2853 |
39.21% 1088th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
36.84% 1082nd/2937 |
30.58% 1065th/3483 |
27.00% 950th/3518 |
29.33% 1186th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
51.02% 1880th/3685 |
34.91% 1562nd/4475 |
30.98% 1609th/5194 |
32.58% 2058th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
71.85% 3292nd/4582 |
39.16% 2022nd/5164 |
31.78% 2324th/7313 |
33.94% 2533rd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
75.30% 3000th/3984 |
42.59% 1911th/4487 |
31.55% 2152nd/6822 |
44.57% 2797th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Lemuel" 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 "Lemuel"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Lemuel" 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.