Lemmy, of Scottish origin, is an unusual and distinctive given name for males. It has been attributed to various notable individuals throughout history, most famously Lemmy Kilmister, the founding member and former bassist and vocalist of the British heavy metal band Motörhead. The name Lemmy itself may have originated from a shortened form of the Scottish name Lemuel or perhaps it could be a nickname derived from the term 'limb' or 'limber'. However, its true etymology remains uncertain. Despite its uniqueness, Lemmy has not gained widespread popularity as a given name and continues to be associated primarily with its most famous bearer, Kilmister.
"Between 2011 and 2022, the name Lemmy saw a steady increase in popularity, with peak years being 2017 (15 births) and 2021 (12 births). However, it appears that this trend may be reversing, as there were only 11 births recorded in 2022."