Lemar
- US rank
- #6,143
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,162 in 1900
14 babies were named Lemar in the US in 2025. It has climbed 477 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1900–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Lemar you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 121,951 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Lemar, 14 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Lemar would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryLemar first shows up in US birth records in 1900, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 125 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1900, when it ranked #1,162. Today it's #6,143, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendLemar has climbed 477 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #6,143. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
About the name Lemar
Lemar is a boy name of French and German origin. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with L and ending in “-mar”. US birth records list Lemar for boys from 1900 to 2025, in 115 of those 126 years. Its best year was 1900, when it ranked #1,162 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #6,143, with 14 babies.
Origin:French namesGerman names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 4.0 | 250,627 boys |
| 1910s | 11 | 89,047 boys |
| 1920s | 10.0 | 100,200 boys |
| 1930s | 14 | 73,529 boys |
| 1940s | 7.6 | 131,234 boys |
| 1950s | 6.0 | 166,389 boys |
| 1960s | 7.1 | 140,647 boys |
| 1970s | 14 | 72,307 boys |
| 1980s | 22 | 46,041 boys |
| 1990s | 10 | 95,511 boys |
| 2000s | 7.7 | 129,199 boys |
| 2010s | 7.1 | 140,647 boys |
| 2020s | 6.2 | 161,290 boys |
Other spellings of Lemar
More French boy names
- Boy name: Sebastian · venerable
- Boy name: Leo · lion
- Boy name: Daniel · God is my judge
- Unisex name: Gabriel · God is my strength
- Unisex name: Wyatt · brave in war
- Boy name: Charles · free man
- Unisex name: Beau · handsome
- Boy name: Robert · bright fame
Questions about the name Lemar
What is the origin of the name Lemar?
Lemar has French, German roots in our records. Other French names include Sebastian, Leo, Daniel.
Is Lemar a boy or girl name?
Lemar is a boy name.
How popular is the name Lemar?
Lemar ranked #6,143 for US boys in 2025, given to 14 babies. Its best year was 1900 (#1,162).