Declining since 2010.
Popularity of Lamarius since 1980
Babies named Lamarius per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 23 |
| 1990s | 13 |
| 2000s | 106 |
| 2010s | 52 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Lamarius is a modern American coinage that first appeared in Social Security records in 1980. It reached its peak usage in 2009, but since the early 2010s has been on a falling trajectory. The name follows a common pattern of combining the fashionable La- prefix with the classic name Marius, giving it a melodic, three-syllable rhythm. Though not widely used nationally and never cracking the top 1000, Lamarius reflects a creative naming tradition among African American communities in the late 20th and early 21st centuries. It remains a distinctive choice with no recorded top-state concentrations, suggesting its use is spread thinly across the country.
Lamarius is a modern invented name, first recorded in the United States in the 1980s. It follows a pattern of blending the fashionable prefix La- (as in Lamont or Lashawn) with the classical name Marius, itself of Roman origin meaning 'of Mars.' The name saw its peak usage in 2009, but has since declined.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lam, Marius, Rio
Sibling names for Lamarius
Names that share Lamarius's style, for a brother or sister.
