Limon
A Hebrew name that means "lemon" or "bitter fruit".
Name Census estimates that about 3 living Americans carry the first name Limon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Limon today is around 83 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Limon births was 1915 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Limon. 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
- • The typical person named Limon is about 83 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Limons were born before 1953.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Limon. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
3
~ 1 in 114,251,446 Americans
Peak year
1915
5 babies that year
Average age
83
years old
1947 SSA rank
#4,047
Tracked since 1915
Popularity
Limon: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Limon from the 1910s through to the 1940s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1940s, with 5 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Limon 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 Limon during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Limon
The given name Limon has its roots in the Spanish language and is derived from the word "limón," which means "lemon" in English. This name is believed to have originated in Spain during the medieval period, when the cultivation of lemons was introduced to the region by the Moors.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Limon can be traced back to the 13th century, when it was used as a surname among Spanish families involved in the trade or cultivation of lemons. Over time, the name transitioned from a surname to a given name, particularly in regions where the Spanish language and culture had a significant influence.
In terms of historical references, the name Limon does not appear to have been prominently featured in ancient texts or religious scriptures. However, it has been recorded in various historical documents, such as census records and birth registers from Spain and its former colonies.
One of the earliest known individuals with the given name Limon was Limon de Zaragoza, a Spanish merchant who lived in the late 15th century and was involved in the lemon trade between Spain and the New World. Another notable figure was Limon de Sevilla, a 16th-century Spanish explorer who accompanied Hernán Cortés on his expeditions to Mexico.
In the 17th century, Limon Fernández de Córdoba, a Spanish nobleman and military commander, played a significant role in the Thirty Years' War. He was born in 1598 and died in 1666.
During the 18th century, Limon Rodríguez, a Spanish-born painter and architect, made significant contributions to the artistic and architectural landscape of Mexico. He was born in 1718 and died in 1788.
In more recent history, Limon García, a Mexican writer and journalist, gained recognition for his works that explored social issues and the experiences of marginalized communities. He was born in 1920 and passed away in 1998.
While the name Limon has its origins in Spain and Spanish-speaking regions, it has also been adopted in other cultures and languages, particularly those influenced by Spanish colonization and migration. However, it remains primarily associated with its Spanish roots and the symbolism of the lemon fruit.
People
Limon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Limon 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
Limon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Limon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 3 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Limon 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 114,251,446 US residents.
Is Limon a common name?
We classify Limon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 4.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Limon most popular?
The single biggest year for Limon was 1915, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Limon is about 83 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 Limon in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Limon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Limon 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 Limon still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Limon 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 Limon 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 Limon?
See how many people share the name Limon on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.