Holding steady.
Popularity of Lamarco since 1974
Babies named Lamarco per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 12 |
| 1980s | 37 |
| 1990s | 48 |
| 2000s | 7 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Lamarco is a modern American name that first appeared in Social Security records in 1974. It represents a naming pattern popular in the late 20th century, where the prefix 'La-' was attached to existing names to create distinctive new forms. Despite never reaching the top 1,000, the name saw its highest usage in 1999, after which its use declined. The data shows a stable trajectory over recent decades, indicating the name has maintained a low but consistent presence. The etymology is uncertain, but it likely blends the fashionable 'La-' with Marco, a name of Latin origin meaning 'warlike'. Lamarco has not been strongly associated with any particular U.S. state, reflecting its scattered usage across the country.
Lamarco is a modern American coinage, likely formed by combining the fashionable prefix 'La-' with the Italian name Marco, meaning 'warlike' (from Latin Marcus). It follows a pattern common in the late 20th century of creating distinctive names by adding prefixes to existing names. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1974 and saw modest use, peaking in 1999.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Marco
Sibling names for Lamarco
Names that share Lamarco's style, for a brother or sister.
