Declining since 1985, #2,718 for boys today.
Popularity of Lamont since 1888
Babies named Lamont per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 5 |
| 1890s | 0 |
| 1900s | 11 |
| 1910s | 161 |
| 1920s | 276 |
| 1930s | 363 |
| 1940s | 1,217 |
| 1950s | 2,131 |
| 1960s | 3,317 |
| 1970s | 6,673 |
| 1980s | 3,447 |
| 1990s | 2,752 |
| 2000s | 1,983 |
| 2010s | 1,291 |
| 2020s | 397 |
Meaning & origin
Lamont is a name that peaked in popularity in 1972, when it ranked among the top choices for boys in the United States. Since 1985, however, its usage has been steadily declining. In 2025, it was given to about 1 in 36,342 newborn boys, ranking 2,718th. The name has historical roots as a Scottish surname derived from Old Norse elements, and it was most popular in states like Utah, Pennsylvania, and Ohio during its peak. Lamont carries a strong, traditional feel that appeals to parents looking for a name with heritage and a touch of vintage charm.
Lamont is a Scottish surname turned given name, derived from the medieval personal name Lagman, which itself comes from Old Norse *Logmaðr*, meaning 'lawman' or 'law speaker'. The name was brought to Scotland by Norse settlers and later anglicized to Lamont. It has also been used as a variant of the French name Lamond, though this connection is less certain.
Where Lamont is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Monty, Lam
Variants: Lamond, Lamman
Sibling names for Lamont
Names that share Lamont's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Sharon, Denise, Brenda, Dawn, Cheryl, Lajuana, Latia, Latrice, Tamekia, Cherelle, Ladawn, Lamonica, Latrisha, Shalanda, Shanita, Shantell, Shawanda, Taneka, Tiesha, Tomika, Twanna, Tynisha, Chantae, Donesha, Jonisha, Lameka, Laneisha, Latisa, Latora, Latrece, Lowanda, Makisha, Shanetta, Shaunta, Shavonna, Shenell, Shondra, Shunda, Syretta, Takeisha, Tinika, Tyneisha, Akisha, Bionca, Charnita, Chenise, Chenita, Dawanda, Jawanda, Katonya, Katrenia, Kawanda, Kimala, Lacole, Ladawna, Ladonya, Lakresha, Lamanda, Laquanna, Laterra, Laterrica, Latiffany, Latrease, Latrena, Lavonya, Lotoya, Ltanya, Marlette, Meshia, Nekesha, Raynetta, Shalinda, Shanitra, Shantele, Sharnice, Shavona, Shawntelle, Shelonda, Shericka, Shundra, Tanecia, Tashanda, Tikisha, Tineka, Deneka, Laneka, Latesa, Shannette, Shawniece, Taronda, Chandell, Dontavia, Katrese, Lanett, Lasharon, Lashika, Lateka, Latoy, Lekita, Leshea, Marquasha, Quinita, Ralonda, Ranetta, Roshaunda, Shalondra, Shandale, Sharesa, Sharnell, Shaunita, Sherhonda, Shermeka, Sherrelle, Shinika, Shonette, Shwanda, Tikesha, Tjuana, Toiya, Tomeko, Tujuana, Tuwanda, Tynetta
Brothers: Rodney, Jerry, Shawn, Dewayne, Jeff, Lashawn, Tyrell, Carnell, Lajuan, Lavar, Lydell, Rondell, Shedrick, Darnel, Jemel, Jermal, Ladarrius, Lamario, Latrelle, Lerone, Londell, Montrel, Tirrell, Aundray, Contrell, Deundra, Dontell, Jermond, Lamel, Lamonta, Lamorris, Laterrance, Lonell, Montray, Rontrell, Lavert, Antrone, Antwaine, Antwion, Danzell, Dondrell, Jemell, Jermarcus, Jernard, Lacharles, Lekeith
Names like Lamont
Names whose popularity has moved with Lamont's over the last 50 years.
