Lamar

Lamar is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 117 boys in the United States.

Lamar at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Lamar

Lamar belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Lamar first appears in Social Security records in 1882. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #314 in 1980, and in 2024 117 babies received the name — 33,846 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Lamar in US records

First recorded (US)
1882
Best US rank
#314 in 1980
Peak year
1989
Babies named Lamar in 2024
117
Total since 1880
33,846

Lamar in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#509 in 2003
Babies named Lamar in 2025
4
Total since 1996
337

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Lamar mean?

The meaning of Lamar is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Lamar a boy or girl name?

Lamar is a boy name. In 2024, 117 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Lamar?

Lamar comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Lamar?

Lamar first appears in US records in 1882. Its best-ever ranking was #314 in 1980, and 117 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].