Lemar

A boy's name of French origin with 1,881 recorded U.S. births.

Boy's name#8673 in 2024Declining

Meaning & Origin

A surname from French.

Lemar is a boy's baby name of French origin, from the surname Le Mar meaning 'the sea.' It has a smooth, rhythmic sound that sits between the classic Lamar and modern short names. Singer Lemar, who rose to fame on Fame Academy in the UK, brought this spelling to wider attention.

EtymologyShow more

Lemar is cataloged under the French naming tradition. French names blend Latin roots with Norman, Frankish, and Gallic influences, often lending an air of elegance and formality.

In the U.S., Lemar has been recorded as a boy's name since 1900, with 1,881 total births. Browse the French names hub on this site to explore the broader family.

At a Glance

#8673

Current Rank

1,881

Total births

Since 1900

1979

Peak year

55 births

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Popularity Over Time

Lemar was #6806 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #8673, but its charm endures.

First appeared: 1900Peak: 1979 (55 births)Current: #8673

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Lemar
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	50	#8350	▼
2010s	134	#6831	▼
2000s	155	#5548	▼
1990s	205	#3587	▼
1980s	401	#1630	▲
1970s	230	#2421	▲
1960s	135	#2508	▲
1950s	121	#2502	▲
1940s	108	#2557	▼
1930s	143	#2054	▲
1920s	110	#2883	▲
1910s	83	#2335	▲
1900s	6	#1249	—

The Story of Lemar

A Gen X name

Peaking in 1979, Lemar is a Gen X staple. Boys named Lemar are most likely born between 1969 and 1989.

How rare is Lemar?

Only about 1 in every 400,000 babies born in 2024 was named Lemar — a truly uncommon choice.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 1900, grew steadily over the decades, peaked in the 1980s with 401 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.

Lemar by the numbers

Would fill 39 school buses
Meeting one Lemar per day would take 5.2 years

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(114 years, 1900–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Lemar
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	9	#8673	-5 (-35.7%)
2023	14	#6377	+6 (75.0%)
2022	8	#9495	+1 (14.3%)
2021	7	#10348	-5 (-41.7%)
2020	12	#6858	+4 (50.0%)
2019	8	#9396	-6 (-42.9%)
2018	14	#6198	+1 (7.7%)
2017	13	#6529	-6 (-31.6%)
2016	19	#5057	+10 (111.1%)
2015	9	#8439	-7 (-43.8%)
2014	16	#5618	+7 (77.8%)
2013	9	#8507	-14 (-60.9%)
2012	23	#4333	+11 (91.7%)
2011	12	#6848	+1 (9.1%)
2010	11	#7386	-6 (-35.3%)
2009	17	#5456	+2 (13.3%)
2008	15	#5952	+1 (7.1%)
2007	14	#6133	-5 (-26.3%)
2006	19	#4793	+1 (5.6%)
2005	18	#4752	+7 (63.6%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lemar a boy's or girl's name?

Lemar is primarily a boy's name.

When was Lemar most popular?

Lemar reached its peak popularity in 1979 with 55 births that year. It is currently ranked #8673 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Lemar?

Lemar is currently ranked #8673 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 1,881 babies since 1900.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1900–2024