Lamont
boy name#2718 in 2025Lamont entered the US charts in 1888, peaked at #214 in 1972, ranks #2718 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1888–2025
#2718
rank today
#214
peak (1972)
47
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #1031 |
| 1900s | #1325 |
| 1910s | #1552 |
| 1920s | #1428 |
| 1930s | #1134 |
| 1940s | #595 |
| 1950s | #499 |
| 1960s | #436 |
| 1970s | #299 |
| 1980s | #472 |
| 1990s | #637 |
| 2000s | #907 |
| 2010s | #1396 |
| 2020s | #2231 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Lamont has been most popular in IL, OH, CA.
Living bearers
About 20,500 people named Lamont are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Lamont alive today was born around 1975, making them about 50 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Lamont in 2025?
- Lamont ranks #2718 among US boy names in 2025, with 47 babies given the name.
- When was the name Lamont most popular?
- Lamont peaked in 1972, reaching #214 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Lamont with classmates?
- Lamont will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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