unisex name · in the US
Lemmy
LEM-ee or leh-MEE
- Origin French
- Gender Unisex (US)
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 542
Lemmy is a unisex name in the United States, with 2 syllables. In 2025 it was given to 10 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Lemmy is a name of French origin.
- Peaked in France in 2016, when 30 babies were given the name.
- It has been rising over the past decade in France.
- Today about 1 in 39,300 babies in France is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1985.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Lemmy Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1980s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 15 |
| 1990s | 15 |
| 2000s | 35 |
| 2010s | 190 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 95 |
How Popular Is Lemmy?
In 2025, Lemmy was given to 15 babies in France. It is a rare choice.
Where Lemmy Is Used
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Lemmy
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Lemmy Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Lemmy over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
Boys' or Girls' Name?
Lemmy is used differently depending on where you are. Each figure is the share of babies given the name who were girls, over the last ten years of that country's records.
- France Boys' 0% girls · 210 babies
- United States Both 21% girls · 123 babies
How to Say Lemmy
- Pronunciation LEM-ee or leh-MEE
Sibling Names for Lemmy
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Lemmy — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Lemmy
How popular is the name Lemmy?
In 2025, Lemmy was given to 15 babies in France. It is a rare choice.
Is Lemmy a girl's or a boy's name?
Lemmy is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Lemmy?
Lemmy has 2 syllables.
When was Lemmy most popular?
Lemmy peaked in 2016, when 30 babies were given the name. It has been rising over the past decade.
Is Lemmy a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Lemmy currently ranks #2,153 in France. It has been rising over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.