Lemon

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Pronounced LEM-ən /ˈlɛm.ən/High

Meaning: From the word lemon — via Persian limun — the bright, tart yellow citrus fruitMedium

In 30 seconds: Zesty and bright: Lemon is the cheerful yellow citrus — fresh, sunny, and one-of-a-kind. A playful fruit word-name (30 Rock's Liz Lemon).

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Origin LowPersian, English

MeaningFrom the word lemon — via Persian limun — the bright, tart yellow citrus fruit

U.S. rank (2025)#4616 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births30 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2021

Total births (all-time)≈ 359

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Lemon comes from the word lemon — via Persian limun — the bright yellow citrus fruit. A zesty, sunny fruit word-name, playful and distinctive.

It registers thinly in records. Very rare, the-lemon-fruit at the root, and zesty.

Did you know? Lemon, the bright tart citrus (via Persian limun), is a cheerful, sunny fruit word-name — a quirky, modern pick (and 30 Rock's Liz Lemon).

Overall data confidence 55%

Oxford English Dictionary — lemon — word origin

Variations

LemmonLimon

Nicknames

Lem

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If you like Lemon…

Clementine— a fellow citrus-toned name

Cherry— a companion fruit word-name

Layton— lands in the same popularity range

Ashton— echoes that soft -on sound

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lemon mean?

Lemon is the bright yellow citrus fruit (via Persian limun).

How do you pronounce Lemon?

It's said LEM-ən /ˈlɛm.ən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Lemon a boy or girl name?

Lemon is mainly a girl's name (used for both).

How popular is Lemon?

Lemon is a very rare name in the U.S.