Lema
Every Lema since 1890 — 380 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Lema
Lema is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #12,623 in 2025 with 7 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1890, 380 American babies have been named Lema. Its peak came in 1915, when 17 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1910s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Lema stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Lema year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | #12,623 |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | 8 | #11,794 |
| 2021 | 6 | #14,495 |
| 2020 | 5 | #16,504 |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | 7 | #13,733 |
| 2015 | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — |
| 2013 | 5 | #18,132 |
| 2012 | 6 | #16,058 |
| 2011 | — | — |
| 2010 | — | — |
| 2009 | 6 | #16,377 |
| 2008 | — | — |
| 2007 | 8 | #13,379 |
| 2006 | — | — |
| 2005 | — | — |
| 2004 | — | — |
| 2003 | — | — |
| 2002 | — | — |
| 2001 | — | — |
| 2000 | — | — |
| 1995 | — | — |
| 1990 | — | — |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | 6 | #4,124 |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | 10 | #3,250 |
| 1920 | 13 | #2,671 |
| 1915 | 17 | #1,921 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | 7 | #1,617 |
| 1900 | 6 | #1,837 |
| 1895 | 9 | #1,168 |
| 1890 | 6 | #1,280 |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Lema in 2025?
Lema ranked #12,623 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 7 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Lema?
380 babies have been named Lema in the United States since 1890, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Lema most popular?
Lema peaked in 1915, when 17 newborns received the name.
Is Lema a boy or girl name?
Lema is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Lema rising or falling?
Lema is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.