Lamonte
Lamonte is a boy's name of French origin.
Meaning
From the mountain.
Origin and history
Lamonte is a masculine given name of French origin, derived from a surname meaning 'from the mountain'. It gained moderate popularity in the United States during the mid-to-late 20th century. Today, it remains a rare but established classic choice.
Popularity in the United States
3,417 babies in the United States have been named Lamonte since 1880. It ranks #2193 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1821.
States where it is most popular
- CA (25.5 %)
- IL (16.6 %)
- NY (11.9 %)
- OH (11 %)
- NC (6.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 24 |
| 1920-1930 | 52 |
| 1930-1940 | 75 |
| 1940-1950 | 171 |
| 1950-1960 | 259 |
| 1960-1970 | 440 |
| 1970-1980 | 625 |
| 1980-1990 | 359 |
| 1990-2000 | 577 |
| 2000-2010 | 430 |
| 2010-2019 | 299 |
| 2020-2029 | 106 |
Famous people named Lamonte
- Lamonte McLemore: Singer, Photographer
Nicknames
Monty, Lamont
Fun facts
- The name originally developed from the Old French phrase 'la monte', referring to someone living near a mountain or hill.
- It is a common variant of the name Lamont, adapted with a stylistic final 'e'.