Lamond
Lamond is a boy's name of Scottish origin.
Meaning
Lawman or man of law.
Origin and history
Lamond is a given name derived from the Scottish surname Lamont, which traces back to the Old Norse name Lagman, meaning 'lawman'. It has historically been used as a rare masculine given name in the United States. Today, it remains uncommon in U.S. birth records.
Popularity in the United States
735 babies in the United States have been named Lamond since 1880. It ranks #3941 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1922.
States where it is most popular
- CA (27.3 %)
- TX (27.3 %)
- IL (22.7 %)
- LA (22.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 10 |
| 1930-1940 | 13 |
| 1940-1950 | 7 |
| 1950-1960 | 23 |
| 1960-1970 | 52 |
| 1970-1980 | 225 |
| 1980-1990 | 137 |
| 1990-2000 | 116 |
| 2000-2010 | 107 |
| 2010-2019 | 40 |
| 2020-2029 | 5 |
Fun facts
- The name stems from the Old Norse word 'logmaðr', which referred to a speaker or administrator of the law in Viking-era assemblies.
- It is closely tied to Clan Lamont, an ancient Scottish clan centered in Argyll.