Lamar
Male name · ↓ Falling
13,874
Total Births
1989
Peak Year
—
Rank 2023
1885
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Lamar
Lamar is a male name that was once widely popular but has declined in recent decades. It peaked during the 1980s with significant usage. Approximately 13,874 Americans have been given this name since 1880.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 60 births |
| 1890s | 188 births |
| 1900s | 341 births |
| 1910s | 696 births |
| 1920s | 1,018 births |
| 1930s | 994 births |
| 1940s | 982 births |
| 1950s | 1,119 births |
| 1960s | 1,029 births |
| 1970s | 1,642 births |
| 1980s | 2,359 births |
| 1990s | 1,524 births |
| 2000s | 1,097 births |
| 2010s | 825 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Lamar?
Lamar has been given to 13,874 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1989 with 283 births that year.
Is Lamar a boy or girl name?
Lamar is primarily used as a male name in the United States.
When was Lamar most popular?
Lamar was most popular in 1989, when 283 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name Lamar?
Lamar first appeared in US records in 1885.