Holding steady.
Popularity of Lamona since 1928
Babies named Lamona per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1961, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Lamona's real moment was 1936.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 14 |
| 1930s | 74 |
| 1940s | 56 |
| 1950s | 62 |
| 1960s | 105 |
| 1970s | 63 |
| 1980s | 11 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Lamona is a rare and mysterious name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1928. Its usage peaked modestly in 1936, but it has never reached the top 1,000 names by rank. The name's trajectory has been remarkably stable, with a handful of births each decade, never spiking or vanishing entirely. Surprisingly, no single state reported more than five occurrences in any year, reflecting its scattered, low-frequency adoption. For parents drawn to uncommon, turn-of-the-century-sounding names that feel both vintage and elusive, Lamona offers a quiet, underused option.
Lamona first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1928 and saw a small peak in 1936. Its origins are unclear; it may have been coined as a variant of Lahoma (from Choctaw) or as a feminine elaboration of the Scottish surname Lamont. No strong evidence supports any single derivation.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lami, Mona, Lala
Sibling names for Lamona
Names that share Lamona's style, for a brother or sister.
