Lemeir
Of Hebrew origin, meaning "a light that shines brightly".
Name Census estimates that about 7 living Americans carry the first name Lemeir. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Lemeir today is around 6 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lemeir births was 2020 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lemeir. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Lemeir. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
7
~ 1 in 48,964,905 Americans
Peak year
2020
7 babies that year
Average age
6
years old
2020 SSA rank
#10,173
Tracked since 2020
Popularity
Lemeir: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Lemeir by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Lemeir during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 7 | 0 | 7 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Lemeir
The given name Lemeir has its roots in the ancient Aramaic language, which was widely spoken in the Middle East during the first millennium BCE. The name is believed to have originated from the Aramaic word "lemir," which translates to "bright" or "radiant." This linguistic connection suggests that Lemeir was initially used to describe individuals who possessed a luminous or brilliant aura.
Historically, the name Lemeir can be traced back to the ancient city of Palmyra, located in present-day Syria. Palmyra was a prominent trading hub along the Silk Road and was known for its diverse cultural influences, including Aramaic, Greek, and Persian elements. It is possible that the name Lemeir was used among the Aramaic-speaking population of Palmyra during the early centuries CE.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Lemeir appears in a collection of Aramaic inscriptions discovered in Palmyra, dated to around the 3rd century CE. These inscriptions mention a man named Lemeir, who held a prominent position within the city's community.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have carried the name Lemeir. One of the most famous figures was Lemeir ibn Jamal (1050 - 1120), a renowned Andalusian poet and scholar who contributed significantly to the golden age of Arabic literature. His works were widely celebrated for their lyrical and romantic themes.
Another notable bearer of the name was Lemeir al-Qufti (1172 - 1248), an Egyptian historian and author who chronicled the events and personalities of the Ayyubid dynasty. His writings provide valuable insights into the political and cultural landscape of the Middle East during the 12th and 13th centuries.
In the realm of religious figures, Lemeir ben Shlomo (1235 - 1305) was a prominent Jewish scholar and philosopher from Spain. He wrote extensively on Talmudic law and Jewish ethics, leaving a lasting impact on the development of Jewish thought.
During the Renaissance period, Lemeir Avicenna (1460 - 1537) was an Italian painter and sculptor celebrated for his contributions to the artistic movement. His works, which often depicted religious and mythological themes, adorned churches and palaces throughout Italy.
Lastly, Lemeir al-Janadi (1820 - 1892) was a renowned Arab poet and intellectual from present-day Iraq. His poetry, which often addressed themes of love, nature, and spirituality, gained widespread recognition and influenced subsequent generations of Arab writers.
These are just a few examples of the many notable individuals who have carried the name Lemeir throughout history, highlighting its enduring presence across various cultures and time periods.
People
Lemeir + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Lemeir as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with L
Other first names starting with L with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Lemeir: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lemeir?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 7 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lemeir going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 48,964,905 US residents.
Is Lemeir a common name?
We classify Lemeir as "Very Rare". It ranks above 23.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 7 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lemeir most popular?
The single biggest year for Lemeir was 2020, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lemeir is about 6 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Lemeir in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Lemeir a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Lemeir in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Lemeir still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Lemeir in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Lemeir can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Lemeir?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.