Lamar is a boy name with a modern feel, drawn from real birth records.
| Country | Births on record |
|---|---|
| United States since 1880 | 35,251 births |
| England & Wales since 1996 | 530 births |
| Ireland since 1964 | 10 births |
Counts come from national birth registrations: the U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (ONS) and Ireland (CSO). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.
Babies named Lamar per year — United States (1882–2025). United States peaked in 1989 (748/yr) · England & Wales peaked in 2003 (47/yr) · Ireland peaked in 2013 (6/yr).
Lamar reached its peak in 1989, when it was the #665 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 1980s name.
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