How Many People Are Named Lamar?
35,111
people in the United States are named Lamar
1 in 9,541 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#1348
💎 Rare
Population Percentage
0.0105%
Of US population
Peak Year
1989
748 births
Trend
→
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
English, African American
Pronunciation:
lə-MAHR
Gender:
Primarily Male
Meaning:
From a French and English surname, originally from a place name in Normandy, which was derived from Old French la mare meaning "the pool".
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Male
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 50.9 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1882 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Georgia
3,847
Pennsylvania
2,547
California
2,013
Florida
1,926
New York
1,853
Ohio
1,744
Illinois
1,705
Alabama
1,616
Michigan
1,475
Mississippi
1,410
💡 Fun Facts About "Lamar"
- 135 babies were named Lamar in 2024
- Most popular in the year 1989
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1882
- Most popular in Georgia
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