Lumir
A Slavic masculine name deriving from the word "lumir" meaning "bringer of light".
Name Census estimates that about 4 living Americans carry the first name Lumir. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Lumir today is around 107 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lumir births was 1917 (15 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lumir. 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 Lumir is about 107 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Lumirs were born before 1929.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Lumir. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
4
~ 1 in 85,688,585 Americans
Peak year
1917
15 babies that year
Average age
107
years old
1930 SSA rank
#3,476
Tracked since 1912
Popularity
Lumir: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Lumir from the 1910s through to the 1930s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1910s, with 80 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1910s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Lumir 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 Lumir during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Lumirs live
Origin
Meaning and history of Lumir
The given name Lumir has its origins in the Slavic languages, particularly Czech. It is derived from the Old Czech word "lumir," which means "bright, shining, or illuminating." This name was likely used among the Slavic peoples of Central Europe during the medieval period.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Lumir can be found in the "Chronica Bohemorum," a 14th-century chronicle written by the Bohemian historian Přibík Pulkava of Radenín. This text chronicles the history of the Bohemian Kingdom and its rulers.
In the realm of literature, the name Lumir appears in the works of celebrated Czech poet and novelist Karel Hynek Mácha (1810-1836). His poem "Máj" features a character named Lumir, which likely contributed to the popularity of the name in the 19th century.
One of the earliest notable historical figures with the name Lumir was Lumir Čermák (1870-1938), a Czech architect and designer who was a prominent figure in the Art Nouveau movement in Prague. His works include the Grand Hotel Europa and the Municipal House (Obecní dům) in Prague.
Another famous bearer of the name was Lumir Dostal (1902-1981), a Czech composer and conductor who was known for his operettas and film scores. He composed music for over 100 films during his career.
In the field of science, Lumir Soukup (1915-1995) was a renowned Czech chemist and professor at Charles University in Prague. He made significant contributions to the study of organic chemistry and the synthesis of natural products.
Lumir Havlíček (1916-1992) was a Czech actor and director who appeared in numerous films and television productions. He was particularly known for his roles in Czech comedies and dramas.
Lumir Penc (1920-1986) was a Czech boxer and Olympic medalist. He won a bronze medal in the light heavyweight division at the 1948 Summer Olympics in London.
People
Lumir + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Lumir 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
Lumir: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lumir?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 4 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lumir 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 85,688,585 US residents.
Is Lumir a common name?
We classify Lumir as "Very Rare". It ranks above 6.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 160 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lumir most popular?
The single biggest year for Lumir was 1917, when 15 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lumir is about 107 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 Lumir in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Lumir a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Lumir 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 Lumir still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Lumir 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 Lumir 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 Lumir?
You can see how many people have the name Lumir on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.