boys' name · peaked 1987

Lamario

Every Lamario since 1973 — 578 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
0.010.010.020.0218801900192019401960198020002020Peak 1987Boys
Rank 2025
among boys
Babies in 2025
<5
named Lamario
Peak year
1987
29 babies
All-time total
578
since 1973

The story of Lamario

Lamario is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.

Since 1973, 578 American babies have been named Lamario. Its peak came in 1987, when 29 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.

The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Lamario stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Lamario year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year Boys Boys rank
2025
2024
2023 5 #13,355
2022
2021 6 #11,560
2020 7 #10,163
2019
2018 8 #9,301
2017 6 #11,587
2016
2015 10 #7,816
2014 9 #8,521
2013 13 #6,475
2012 12 #6,867
2011 8 #9,260
2010 8 #9,312
2009 8 #9,519
2008 9 #8,718
2007 14 #6,131
2006 11 #7,231
2005 9 #8,045
2004 9 #7,921
2003 11 #6,531
2002 10 #6,833
2001
2000 8 #7,885
1995 10 #5,735
1990 20 #3,124
1985 21 #2,473
1980 22 #2,329
1975 5 #5,945
1970
1965
1960
1955
1950
1945
1940
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1930
1925
1920
1915
1910
1905
1900
1895
1890
1885
1880

Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Lamario in 2025?

Lamario did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.

How many people are named Lamario?

578 babies have been named Lamario in the United States since 1973, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Lamario most popular?

Lamario peaked in 1987, when 29 newborns received the name.

Is Lamario a boy or girl name?

Lamario is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Lamario rising or falling?

Lamario is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.

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