Lamarr
Lamarr is a boy's name of French origin.
Meaning
The pool or from the pool.
Origin and history
Lamarr is a male given name derived from French roots, historically linked to the surname Lamar or the Old French word 'la mare' meaning 'the pool' or 'the marsh'. It gained moderate usage in the United States during the twentieth century, often chosen as a transfer of surname to given name. It remains a relatively rare but recognizable classic name in contemporary U.S. birth records.
Popularity in the United States
2,896 babies in the United States have been named Lamarr since 1880. It ranks #2405 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1869.
States where it is most popular
- CA (23.9 %)
- MI (23.4 %)
- IL (14.2 %)
- NY (13.4 %)
- OH (13.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 12 |
| 1920-1930 | 74 |
| 1930-1940 | 96 |
| 1940-1950 | 161 |
| 1950-1960 | 210 |
| 1960-1970 | 291 |
| 1970-1980 | 522 |
| 1980-1990 | 607 |
| 1990-2000 | 390 |
| 2000-2010 | 242 |
| 2010-2019 | 233 |
| 2020-2029 | 58 |
Famous people named Lamarr
- Lamarr Hoyt: Baseball player
- Lamarr Houston: Football player
Fun facts
- The name originally developed as a French place name or surname associated with a body of water.
- Lamarr saw its highest adoption in the United States during the mid-20th century before becoming a rare choice today.