Lomie
A feminine French name of unknown meaning but potentially related to French flomie.
Name Census estimates that about 1 living Americans carry the first name Lomie. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Lomie today is around 102 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lomie births was 1922 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lomie. 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 Lomie is about 102 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Lomies were born before 1934.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Lomie. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
1
~ 1 in 342,754,338 Americans
Peak year
1922
6 babies that year
Average age
102
years old
1934 SSA rank
#4,673
Tracked since 1899
Popularity
Lomie: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Lomie from the 1890s through to the 1930s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1910s, with 15 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1910s peak, Lomie remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Lomie 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 Lomie 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 Lomie
The given name Lomie is a relatively uncommon one, with its origins shrouded in mystery. It is believed to have originated in the ancient Etruscan civilization, which flourished in what is now modern-day Italy from around the 8th century BC to the 1st century BC.
Some scholars suggest that Lomie may be derived from the Etruscan word "lume," which meant "light" or "luminous." This could indicate that the name was originally bestowed upon individuals who were regarded as beacons of wisdom or enlightenment within their communities.
While there are no definitive historical references to the name Lomie in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it is possible that the name was used informally among the Etruscan people. The earliest recorded example of the name dates back to the 5th century BC, where it is found inscribed on a funerary urn unearthed from an Etruscan necropolis.
Throughout history, a few notable individuals have borne the name Lomie. One such figure was Lomie of Tarquinia, a renowned Etruscan sculptor who lived in the 4th century BC and was renowned for his intricate terracotta works depicting various deities and mythological scenes.
In the 2nd century AD, there was Lomie Quintus, a Roman philosopher and scholar who wrote extensively on the teachings of Stoicism and was known for his eloquence and wit among the intellectual circles of his time.
During the Renaissance period, Lomie Benvoglio was an Italian painter and fresco artist who worked extensively in the churches and palaces of Florence and Rome, leaving behind a legacy of breathtaking religious and allegorical works.
In the 19th century, Lomie Delavigne was a French poet and playwright whose works often celebrated the ideals of liberty and revolution, making him a prominent figure in the Romantic literary movement of the era.
Finally, in the early 20th century, Lomie Petersen was a Norwegian explorer and adventurer who led several expeditions to the Arctic regions, contributing to the mapping and understanding of these remote and uncharted territories.
People
Lomie + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Lomie 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
Lomie: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lomie?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lomie 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 342,754,338 US residents.
Is Lomie a common name?
We classify Lomie as "Very Rare". It ranks above 3.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 36 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lomie most popular?
The single biggest year for Lomie was 1922, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lomie is about 102 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 Lomie in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Lomie a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Lomie in the SSA data are female. 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 Lomie still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Lomie 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 Lomie 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 people are called Lomie?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.