Lummie
Primarily a girl's name of Old English origin with 77 recorded births. Also given to 41 boys.
Meaning & Origin
Lummie is a one-syllable girl's name with a bright, approachable sound — giving the name a friendly, informal feel. With only 77 recorded U.S. births, it is exceptionally rare — the kind of name most people encounter for the first time when they meet your child.
Lummie is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Lummie is a girl's and boy's baby name of Old English origin, a diminutive of Lumina or Illumina, from the Latin lumen, meaning 'light.' As an affectionate nickname, it carries the warmth of a child who brings light into the lives of those around her.
Lummie has the quaint, Victorian-era charm of a name that was more common in the 19th century. It suits parents drawn to genuinely vintage names that feel like they were rescued from an old family register — warm, rare, and full of luminous character.
EtymologyShow more
Lummie is cataloged under the Old English naming tradition. Names from the Old English tradition carry linguistic and cultural patterns that shape their sound, structure, and associations.
In the U.S., Lummie has been recorded as a girl's name since 1886, with 77 total births. Browse the Old English names hub on this site to explore the broader family.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Lummie has 13+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1886.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1930s | 7 | #3709 | ▼ |
| 1920s | 19 | #4448 | — |
| 1910s | 19 | #3069 | ▲ |
| 1900s | 10 | #2029 | ▼ |
| 1890s | 16 | #1641 | ▲ |
| 1880s | 6 | #1055 | — |
The Story of Lummie
A Greatest Generation name
Peaking in 1912, Lummie is a name steeped in history. Girls named Lummie are most likely born between 1902 and 1922.
How rare is Lummie?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Lummie is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1886, grew steadily over the decades, peaked in the 1910s with 19 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Lummie by the numbers
- Would fill 2 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(13 years, 1886–1931)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1931 | 7 | #3709 |
| 1929 | 7 | #3907 |
| 1927 | 6 | #4603 |
| 1921 | 6 | #4835 |
| 1914 | 6 | #3443 |
| 1913 | 5 | #3492 |
| 1912 | 8 | #2272 |
| 1905 | 5 | #2116 |
| 1902 | 5 | #1941 |
| 1898 | 5 | #1850 |
| 1897 | 5 | #1696 |
| 1892 | 6 | #1378 |
| 1886 | 6 | #1055 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Lummie as a Boy's Name
Though more common for girls, Lummie has a notable history as a boy's name too, with 41 births since 1915.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1886–1931