Lemmy
Lemmy is a boy baby name. Ranked #7,105 in the US, popular nicknames include Lem, Ley, and Lemie.
A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Lemmy first appeared in US Social Security records in 2011.
Over 98 babies have been named Lemmy in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Lemmy is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #7,105 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #7,105
- Total SSA Count
- 12
Nicknames
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Also a Girl Name
Lemmy is also used as a girl name, ranked #17984.
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About the Name Lemmy
Lemmy is a boy name .
Is Lemmy a boy or girl name? Lemmy is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #7,105 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #17,984. Lemmy is more commonly used as a boy name.
Lemmy is currently ranked #7,105 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Lemmy include Lem, Ley, and Lemie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis