Lamar
Lamar: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ləˈmɑː(ɹ)/
Meaning and origin of Lamar
Root meaning: “the pool”
- A male given name transferred from the surname.
Etymology
From a placename in Normandy, which was derived from Old French la mare (“the pool”).
How popular is Lamar?
Since 1880, 1,284 girls and 33,967 boys in the U.S. have been named Lamar (4% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2671 in 1911. Its highest rank for boys was #314 in 1980. In 2025, 134 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Lamar FAQ
What does the name Lamar mean?
Lamar traces back to a root meaning "the pool". A male given name transferred from the surname. From a placename in Normandy, which was derived from Old French la mare (“the pool”).
What is the origin of the name Lamar?
Lamar is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.
How popular is the name Lamar?
Since 1880, 1,284 girls and 33,967 boys in the U.S. have been named Lamar (4% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2671 in 1911. Its highest rank for boys was #314 in 1980. In 2025, 134 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Lamar a boy or girl name?
Lamar is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 1,284 girls and 33,967 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.