FIRST NAME
Lamar
Lamar is the 704th most common male first name in the United States, recorded for 20,207 men and boys in the latest Census. It is also given to 862 women and girls.
AS A MALE NAME · #704 TODAY
1990 CENSUS
52,229
living · #462
2020 CENSUS
20,207
living · #704
BABIES NAMED LAMAR BY BIRTH YEAR · 1882–2025
2025115
As a male name, Lamar peaked in 1989, when 737 babies were named Lamar (the #325 male name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)
AS A FEMALE NAME · #8,441 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
862
living · #8,441
BABIES NAMED LAMAR BY BIRTH YEAR · 1911–2025
202519
As a female name, Lamar peaked in 2015, when 60 babies were named Lamar (the #2912 female name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)