Rising since 1996, #4,707 for boys today.
Popularity of Lamine since 1980
Babies named Lamine per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 20 |
| 2000s | 104 |
| 2010s | 103 |
| 2020s | 82 |
Meaning & origin
Lamine is an Arabic name meaning 'trustworthy' or 'faithful,' derived from the same root as 'Amin.' In the United States, the name first appeared on record in 1980 and has slowly climbed in usage. As of 2025, it ranked 4,707 with an incidence of 1 in 81,337 newborns, marking its peak year so far. Its trajectory has been consistently rising since 1996, reflecting growing awareness and possibly immigration patterns. While it has not yet registered significant usage in any single state, Lamine remains a distinctive choice that carries strong positive connotations across Muslim cultures.
Lamine is an Arabic name derived from the root 'amin', meaning trustworthy or faithful. It is a variant of the more common Amin. The name has been borne across the Arabic-speaking world and is particularly common in West Africa among Muslim populations.
“Lamine” around the world
Where Lamine lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
135
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Lamine
Names that share Lamine's style, for a brother or sister.
