Lamarr
- US rank
- #8,243
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,042 in 1984
9 babies were named Lamarr in the US in 2025. It has dropped 2,263 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1918–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Lamarr you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 188,679 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Lamarr, 9 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Lamarr would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryLamarr first shows up in US birth records in 1918, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 107 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1984, when it ranked #1,042. Today it's #8,243, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowLamarr was 2.3× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 81,967 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 188,679.
- TrendLamarr has slipped 2,263 places over the last five years and now sits at #8,243. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
About the name Lamarr
Lamarr is a boy name of French and German origin. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with L and ending in “-arr”. US birth records list Lamarr for boys from 1918 to 2025, in 105 of those 108 years. Its best year was 1984, when it ranked #1,042 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #8,243, with 9 babies.
Origin:French namesGerman names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 6.0 | 166,667 boys |
| 1920s | 6.7 | 150,376 boys |
| 1930s | 9.1 | 110,254 boys |
| 1940s | 11 | 91,158 boys |
| 1950s | 10 | 95,785 boys |
| 1960s | 15 | 65,189 boys |
| 1970s | 32 | 31,646 boys |
| 1980s | 33 | 30,395 boys |
| 1990s | 20 | 50,201 boys |
| 2000s | 12 | 82,645 boys |
| 2010s | 12 | 80,906 boys |
| 2020s | 5.6 | 178,571 boys |
Other spellings of Lamarr
More French boy names
- Boy name: Sebastian · venerable
- Boy name: Leo · lion
- Boy name: Daniel · God is my judge
- Unisex name: Gabriel · God is my strength
- Unisex name: Wyatt · brave in war
- Boy name: Charles · free man
- Unisex name: Beau · handsome
- Boy name: Robert · bright fame
Questions about the name Lamarr
What is the origin of the name Lamarr?
Lamarr has French, German roots in our records. Other French names include Sebastian, Leo, Daniel.
Is Lamarr a boy or girl name?
Lamarr is a boy name.
How popular is the name Lamarr?
Lamarr ranked #8,243 for US boys in 2025, given to 9 babies. Its best year was 1984 (#1,042).