Lymon is an uncommon given name of American origin, derived from the English surname Lemon. The surname Lemon itself is believed to have originated from a place called Lemmons in Kent, England, or it could be derived from the Middle English word 'lemmon', meaning 'lemon'. The name Lymon was popularized by its use in the television series "The Wire", where it was borne by one of the main characters. Despite its unconventional spelling, Lymon is phonetically similar to the more common names Lemon and Linus. It does not appear to have any specific cultural significance or associated symbols.
Based on these statistics, the name Lymon experienced fluctuating popularity over the given period, with no clear trend towards increasing or decreasing usage. The years 1915, 1918-1920, and 1924 saw relatively higher numbers of births (ranging from 9 to 10), while other years had fewer than 9 Lymon births each. The name's popularity appeared to wane after the 1930s, with no more than 8 births per year recorded between 1935 and 1960.