Masculine dossier · first seen 1880
Lem
Extinct
Near statistical disappearance
Peak era
1917
Peak births
39
Current vitality
Dormant
Peak generation
Greatest Generation
Quick answers about Lem
How many people are named Lem?
Based on SSA birth records through 1983, an estimated 155 Americans born with the name Lem may still be living. No new bearers have been recorded since 1983.
How rare is Lem?
Lem has not appeared in SSA records since 1983. It is effectively extinct as a new baby name — no boys received it in the latest available data.
How old is the typical Lem?
The median age of a living American named Lem is approximately 72 years, with most bearers falling between 63 and 79 years old.
Is Lem still popular?
No. Lem is extinct in new births; the SSA last recorded it in 1983.
1880Peak 19172025
Peak year
1917
Decline from peak
100%
2025
0
All-time
1,297