Holding steady.
Popularity of Lamark since 1957
Babies named Lamark per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 17 |
| 1960s | 98 |
| 1970s | 145 |
| 1980s | 98 |
| 1990s | 81 |
| 2000s | 51 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Lamark is a rare modern name for boys that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1957. It reached its peak popularity in 1972, but even then it was never common. Its trajectory has been stable, with very few babies given the name in recent decades. The name's exact origins are unclear, but it is likely a creative combination of sounds from more established names like Lamar and Mark. The top states where Lamark has appeared are not documented, suggesting it is spread thinly across the country. Parents drawn to Lamark may appreciate its distinctive sound and rarity, as well as its connection to the familiar and strong 'Mark' ending.
Lamark appears to be a modern American coinage, likely formed by blending sounds from names like Lamar and Mark, or from the surname LaMark. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1957, with a peak in use during the 1970s, but has never been common. The name has no clear etymological root in other languages.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lam, Mark
Variants: LaMark
Sibling names for Lamark
Names that share Lamark's style, for a brother or sister.
