Lamont
Lamont is a boy's name of French origin.
Meaning
The mountain, or lawman.
Origin and history
Lamont originated as a Norman French surname meaning 'the mountain' or from an Old Norse root meaning 'man of law'. It became used as a given name in the English-speaking world, particularly in the United States during the mid-to-late 20th century. While its peak usage has passed, it remains a recognized classic name.
Popularity in the United States
24,024 babies in the United States have been named Lamont since 1880. It ranks #758 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1531.
States where it is most popular
- NY (13.7 %)
- IL (10.8 %)
- PA (9.8 %)
- CA (8.6 %)
- NJ (6.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 5 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 11 |
| 1910-1920 | 161 |
| 1920-1930 | 276 |
| 1930-1940 | 363 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,217 |
| 1950-1960 | 2,131 |
| 1960-1970 | 3,317 |
| 1970-1980 | 6,673 |
| 1980-1990 | 3,447 |
| 1990-2000 | 2,752 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,983 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,291 |
| 2020-2029 | 397 |
Famous people named Lamont
- Lamont Dozier: Songwriter, Producer
- Lamont Bentley: Actor, Rapper
Nicknames
Monty
Fun facts
- The name stems either from the Old French 'la mont' (the mountain) or the Old Norse 'Lagmothr' (lawman), which entered Scottish usage via Clan Lamont.
- The name gained widespread recognition in American television culture through the character Lamont Sanford in the 1970s sitcom Sanford and Son.