Declining since 1985, #8,243 for boys today.
Popularity of Lamarr since 1918
Babies named Lamarr per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 12 |
| 1920s | 74 |
| 1930s | 96 |
| 1940s | 161 |
| 1950s | 210 |
| 1960s | 291 |
| 1970s | 522 |
| 1980s | 607 |
| 1990s | 390 |
| 2000s | 242 |
| 2010s | 233 |
| 2020s | 58 |
Meaning & origin
Lamarr is a rare given name in the United States, recorded since 1918. It reached its peak popularity in 1984, but has since declined steadily in usage after 1985. By 2025, the name ranked 8,243rd, with a rate of about 1 in 189,786 newborns. A modern variant of the surname Lamar, Lamarr shares its origins with the Old French term meaning 'of the pool,' though its adoption as a first name was likely bolstered by public figures bearing the surname.
Lamarr is a modern spelling variant of Lamar, itself derived from an English surname. The surname Lamar originates from the Old French 'de la mare,' meaning 'of the pool.' As a given name, Lamarr rose in use in the United States during the mid-20th century, likely influenced by the surname of notable figures such as inventor Hedy Lamarr.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Lamar
Sibling names for Lamarr
Names that share Lamarr's style, for a brother or sister.
