Lemmy
Primarily a boy's name of Hebrew origin with 98 recorded births. Also given to 26 girls.
Meaning & Origin
A female given name.
Lemmy is a boy's and girl's baby name of Hebrew origin, a nickname form of Lemuel, from the Hebrew Lemuel, meaning 'devoted to God' or 'dedicated to God' — a warm diminutive used as a given name in its own right.
With over 98 recorded births, Lemmy is most indelibly associated with Lemmy Kilmister (1945–2015), the British musician who founded Motörhead and whose bass-playing, gravelly vocals, and uncompromising personality made him one of rock music's most beloved and distinctive figures. His influence on heavy metal and rock and roll was enormous, and his persona — boots, leather, Jack Daniel's — became an archetype of rock authenticity. As a given name, Lemmy carries both the biblical devotion and the rock-and-roll legend.
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The ending of a name often carries more etymological information than the beginning. Lemmy's final sounds are sharp, distinct — ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close. In English-language naming, masculine names frequently end on harder consonants or closed syllables, creating a sense of decisiveness and strength. Lemmy follows that masculine pattern.
Explore the ending-based name pages on this site to find names that share Lemmy's suffix pattern — names with similar endings often share a style and era, even when they come from different linguistic backgrounds.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Lemmy has 10+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2011.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 40 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 58 | — |
The Story of Lemmy
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2017, Lemmy is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Lemmy are most likely born between 2011 and 2024.
How rare is Lemmy?
Only about 1 in every 300,000 babies born in 2024 was named Lemmy — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2011, peaked in the 2010s with 58 births that decade, and remains solidly popular today.
Lemmy by the numbers
- Would fill 2 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(10 years, 2011–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 12 | #7063 |
| 2022 | 11 | #7542 |
| 2021 | 12 | #6935 |
| 2020 | 5 | #13267 |
| 2019 | 10 | #7971 |
| 2018 | 13 | #6554 |
| 2017 | 15 | #5958 |
| 2016 | 9 | #8548 |
| 2014 | 6 | #11570 |
| 2011 | 5 | #13538 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Lemmy as a Girl's Name
Though more common for boys, Lemmy has a notable history as a girl's name too, with 26 births since 2016.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2011–2024