Boy nameNot in the current top charts
Leman
//ˈlimən//
2 syllablesPeak year: 19375 lettersStarts with L
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Leman's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Leman's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Leman |
|---|---|
| 1913 | 5 |
| 1914 | 15 |
| 1915 | 18 |
| 1916 | 16 |
| 1917 | 19 |
| 1918 | 14 |
| 1919 | 9 |
| 1920 | 13 |
| 1921 | 22 |
| 1922 | 17 |
| 1923 | 12 |
| 1924 | 17 |
| 1925 | 15 |
| 1926 | 9 |
| 1927 | 17 |
| 1928 | 12 |
| 1929 | 11 |
| 1930 | 10 |
| 1931 | 15 |
| 1932 | 7 |
| 1933 | 9 |
| 1934 | 9 |
| 1935 | 13 |
| 1936 | 10 |
| 1937 | 23 |
| 1938 | 13 |
| 1939 | 6 |
| 1940 | 9 |
| 1941 | 7 |
| 1942 | 8 |
| 1943 | 8 |
| 1944 | 11 |
| 1945 | 10 |
| 1946 | 5 |
| 1947 | 7 |
| 1948 | 10 |
| 1949 | 9 |
| 1951 | 6 |
| 1952 | 11 |
| 1953 | 10 |
| 1954 | 9 |
| 1955 | 5 |
| 1957 | 8 |
| 1958 | 7 |
| 1959 | 5 |
| 1961 | 9 |
| 1963 | 6 |
| 1964 | 6 |
| 1965 | 8 |
| 1967 | 9 |
| 1968 | 6 |
| 1970 | 5 |
| 1972 | 12 |
| 1974 | 8 |
| 1976 | 5 |
| 1977 | 5 |
| 1978 | 6 |
| 1979 | 7 |
| 1980 | 5 |
| 1986 | 5 |
| 1987 | 6 |
| 1988 | 5 |
| 1990 | 6 |
| 1997 | 5 |
Leman through the decades
- Leman peaked in 1937, when 23 babies were named Leman in the US.
- The 1920s were Leman's strongest decade, averaging 15 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (1976–1997), use of Leman has fallen 26% compared to the 10 years before that.