Lamar
Lamar is a boy's name of French origin.
Meaning
The pool or liquid.
Origin and history
Lamar originates from an Old French surname meaning 'the pool' or 'the liquid'. It became established as a masculine given name in the United States during the late 19th century. Although its usage has softened compared to its peak mid-20th-century popularity, it remains a recognized classic name.
Popularity in the United States
33,967 babies in the United States have been named Lamar since 1880. It ranks #628 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1162.
States where it is most popular
- GA (13 %)
- PA (8.6 %)
- CA (6.7 %)
- FL (6.5 %)
- NY (6.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 33 |
| 1890-1900 | 94 |
| 1900-1910 | 163 |
| 1910-1920 | 1,071 |
| 1920-1930 | 2,125 |
| 1930-1940 | 2,193 |
| 1940-1950 | 2,360 |
| 1950-1960 | 2,764 |
| 1960-1970 | 2,606 |
| 1970-1980 | 4,137 |
| 1980-1990 | 6,064 |
| 1990-2000 | 3,944 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,900 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,668 |
| 2020-2029 | 845 |
Famous people named Lamar
- Lamar Jackson: Football Player, Athlete
- Lamar Odom: Basketball Player, Athlete
- Lamar Alexander: Politician, Senator
Fun facts
- The name original derived from the French phrase 'la mare', referring to someone living near a pond or pool of water.
- Lamar has maintained a continuous presence in U.S. birth records since at least 1880, ranking in the top 1,000 masculine names for most of the 20th century.