Lemoyne
Primarily a boy's name of French origin with 357 recorded births. Also given to 62 girls.
Meaning & Origin
Lemoyne is a two-syllable boy's name with a open, approachable sound — ending on a vowel softens the overall impression. With only 357 recorded U.S. births, it is exceptionally rare — the kind of name most people encounter for the first time when they meet your child.
Lemoyne is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Lemoyne is a boy's and girl's baby name of French origin, from the French surname Le Moyne meaning 'the monk' — referring to a man who lived near or worked for a religious community, or who displayed monk-like qualities of contemplation and discipline.
Lemoyne has the distinguished, slightly unusual character of a French surname used as a first name. Associated with the Le Moyne family of Canadian history and the Jesuit institution LeMoyne College, it carries genuine Franco-American heritage and a quietly intellectual dignity.
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Lemoyne 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., Lemoyne has been recorded as a boy's name since 1912, with 357 total births. Browse the French names hub on this site to explore the broader family.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Lemoyne has 43+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1912.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 10 | ▼ |
| 1970s | 21 | ▲ |
| 1960s | 7 | ▼ |
| 1950s | 33 | ▼ |
| 1940s | 44 | ▼ |
| 1930s | 78 | ▼ |
| 1920s | 112 | ▲ |
| 1910s | 52 | — |
The Story of Lemoyne
A Greatest Generation name
Peaking in 1923, Lemoyne is a name steeped in history. Boys named Lemoyne are most likely born between 1913 and 1933.
How rare is Lemoyne?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Lemoyne is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1912, peaked in the 1920s with 112 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Lemoyne by the numbers
- Would fill 7 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(43 years, 1912–1981)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 5 | #6870 |
| 1980 | 5 | #6846 |
| 1979 | 5 | #6632 |
| 1972 | 5 | #5434 |
| 1971 | 6 | #4704 |
| 1970 | 5 | #5142 |
| 1968 | 7 | #3541 |
| 1959 | 6 | #3832 |
| 1958 | 5 | #4273 |
| 1955 | 10 | #2683 |
| 1954 | 7 | #3314 |
| 1952 | 5 | #4046 |
| 1949 | 5 | #4003 |
| 1948 | 6 | #3517 |
| 1946 | 10 | #2487 |
| 1943 | 7 | #3106 |
| 1942 | 6 | #3421 |
| 1941 | 10 | #2422 |
| 1939 | 14 | #1924 |
| 1937 | 11 | #2277 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Lemoyne as a Girl's Name
Though more common for boys, Lemoyne has a notable history as a girl's name too, with 62 births since 1918.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1912–1981