Lemon, an uncommon yet intriguing first name of English origin, is derived from the fruit it's named after. It translates to "citrus fruit" or "yellow." Historically, Lemon was used primarily as a surname, but in recent years, it has been adopted as a given name, particularly for girls. The name Lemon is often associated with freshness, vitality, and vibrancy, much like the fruit itself. It also carries a unique and distinctive sound that sets it apart from more conventional names.
The name Lemon experienced varying popularity over the years, with a significant increase in usage from the late 19th century onwards. The peak of its popularity was reached between 1913 and 1928, during which there were consistently high numbers of babies named Lemon, ranging from 17 to 30 births per year. However, by the mid-20th century, the name's popularity began to decline sharply, with fewer than 10 births each year between 1946 and 1958. Since then, the name has remained quite rare, with only a handful of babies named Lemon born annually. In total, over the course of these statistics (from 1882 to 1992), there were 1071 births recorded for the name Lemon.