Masculine dossier · first seen 1882
Lamar
Stable Decline
Gradual decline from 1989
Peak era
1989
Peak births
737
Current vitality
Fragile
Peak generation
Millennial
Quick answers about Lamar
How many people are named Lamar?
An estimated 24,474 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 40 years, with most bearers falling between 26 and 53 years old.
Is Lamar still popular?
Not especially. Lamar has been declining since its 1989 peak and registered 115 births in 2025.
Where is Lamar most common?
Lamar has its strongest geographic signal in Utah, where it appears 21.0× more often than the national baseline.
1882Peak 19892025
Peak year
1989
Decline from peak
84.4%
2025
115
All-time
33,967