Lamar
boy name#1514 in 2025Lamar entered the US charts in 1882, peaked at #314 in 1980, ranks #1514 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1882–2025
#1514
rank today
#314
peak (1980)
115
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #752 |
| 1890s | #735 |
| 1900s | #625 |
| 1910s | #487 |
| 1920s | #413 |
| 1930s | #374 |
| 1940s | #407 |
| 1950s | #439 |
| 1960s | #484 |
| 1970s | #393 |
| 1980s | #330 |
| 1990s | #534 |
| 2000s | #706 |
| 2010s | #849 |
| 2020s | #1342 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Lamar has been most popular in OH, PA, MI.
Living bearers
About 25,500 people named Lamar are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Lamar alive today was born around 1980, making them about 45 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Lamar in 2025?
- Lamar ranks #1514 among US boy names in 2025, with 115 babies given the name.
- When was the name Lamar most popular?
- Lamar peaked in 1980, reaching #314 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Lamar with classmates?
- Lamar will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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