Name Legacy

Lamar

Recorded 1882–2025 · United States

Lamar was most popular in 1989, when 748 American babies were given the name — ranking #664 that year. In 2025 it ranked #2,895, with 134 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 35,251 people named Lamar.

Most popular in1989
Rank that year#664
Births that year748
Total since 188035,251

Lamar over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Lamar’s peak in 1989. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org