Masculine dossier · first seen 1882

Lamar

Stable Decline Gradual decline from 1989
Peak era
1989
Peak births
737
Current vitality
Fragile
Peak generation
Millennial
1882Peak 19892025
peak 1989 2025 18801900192019401960198020002020

Quick answers about Lamar

How many people are named Lamar?

An estimated 25,558 living Americans are named Lamar.

How rare is Lamar?

Lamar is uncommon among babies today, with 115 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 84.4% from its 1989 peak.

How old is the typical Lamar?

The median age of a living American named Lamar is approximately 41 years, with most bearers falling between 27 and 55 years old.

Is Lamar still popular?

Not especially. Lamar has been declining since its 1989 peak and registered 115 births in 2025.

Peak year
1989
Decline from peak
84.4%
2025
115
All-time
33,967