Lemond
A variant spelling of the French masculine name Lemon, a diminutive of Lemoine.
Name Census estimates that about 100 living Americans carry the first name Lemond. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Lemond today is around 44 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lemond births was 1972 (15 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lemond. 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.
People living today
100
~ 1 in 3,427,543 Americans
Peak year
1972
15 babies that year
Average age
44
years old
2020 SSA rank
#13,268
Tracked since 1931
Census
Lemond in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 152 people with the first name Lemond, which placed it at #44,992 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#44,992
National first-name rank
People counted
152
152 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Black or African American
80.3% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Lemond
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Lemond is Black at 80.3%. The next largest groups are White (11.2%) and Hispanic (3.3%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Lemond described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Lemond at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American80.3% · 122
- White11.2% · 17
- Hispanic or Latino3.3% · 5
- Two or more races3.3% · 5
- American Indian and Alaska Native2.0% · 3
Popularity
Lemond: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Lemond from the 1930s through to the 2020s, spanning 7 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 57 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1970s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Lemond 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 Lemond during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Lemonds live
Origin
Meaning and history of Lemond
The name Lemond is believed to have originated from the Old French language, with roots tracing back to the Middle Ages. It is thought to be a variant or derivative of the name Lemon, which itself is derived from the Latin word "lemon," meaning a lemon tree or fruit.
In its earliest known usage, the name Lemond may have been a surname or descriptive term applied to individuals who lived near or worked with lemon trees or orchards. As surnames and family names became more prevalent in Medieval Europe, it is possible that Lemond transitioned from a descriptive term to a proper given name.
Historical records and documents from the 12th and 13th centuries indicate that the name Lemond was present in various regions of France, particularly in the southern and central areas where lemon cultivation was more common. However, the name's usage was relatively rare during this early period.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Lemond was a French nobleman and landowner named Lemond de Montpellier, who lived in the late 12th century. He was a prominent figure in the region of Montpellier and is mentioned in several legal documents and property records from that era.
Another notable figure bearing the name Lemond was a French monk and scholar named Lemond de Sarlat, who lived in the 13th century. He was known for his work in translating and preserving ancient Greek and Latin texts, and his writings were influential in the preservation of classical knowledge during the Middle Ages.
In the 15th century, a French soldier and military commander named Lemond de Valois gained recognition for his bravery and leadership during the Hundred Years' War between England and France. He played a significant role in several battles and military campaigns, and his exploits were documented in historical accounts of the time.
During the Renaissance period, a French artist and sculptor named Lemond Pilon (1537-1608) gained prominence for his intricate and detailed works of art, particularly his sculpted figures and religious pieces commissioned by the French nobility and clergy.
In more recent history, one of the most famous individuals with the name Lemond was the American professional cyclist Greg Lemond (born 1961). He achieved numerous victories, including three victories at the Tour de France (1986, 1989, 1990), and is widely regarded as one of the greatest American cyclists of all time.
While the name Lemond has remained relatively uncommon throughout history, it has persisted as a unique and distinctive given name with a rich cultural heritage rooted in the language and traditions of medieval France.
People
Lemond + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Lemond 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
Lemond: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lemond?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 100 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lemond 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 3,427,543 US residents.
Is Lemond a common name?
We classify Lemond as "Very Rare". It ranks above 64.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 112 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lemond most popular?
The single biggest year for Lemond was 1972, when 15 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lemond is about 44 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Lemond in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 152 people with the name Lemond, or 0.05 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #44,992 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Lemond in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Lemond?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Lemond appears almost entirely male. Of the 148 people counted with this name, 100.0% were male and only a very small share were female. The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Lemond?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Lemond is Black at 80.3%. The next largest groups are White (11.2%) and Hispanic (3.3%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Lemond most often in the Census?
Black is the largest reported group for people named Lemond in the 2020 Census, accounting for 80.3% (122 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
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 Lemond in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Lemond a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Lemond 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 Lemond still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Lemond 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 Lemond 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.
How many people have the name Lemond?
For a quick modern take, check how many people share the name Lemond on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.