Lamarr
Every Lamarr since 1918 — 2,926 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Lamarr
Lamarr is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #8,638 in 2025 with 9 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1918, 2,926 American babies have been named Lamarr. Its peak came in 1984, when 73 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 Lamarr stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Lamarr year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 9 | #8,638 |
| 2024 | — | — | 6 | #11,773 |
| 2023 | — | — | 7 | #10,339 |
| 2022 | — | — | 9 | #8,702 |
| 2021 | — | — | 13 | #6,536 |
| 2020 | — | — | 14 | #6,160 |
| 2019 | — | — | 19 | #5,070 |
| 2018 | — | — | 24 | #4,306 |
| 2017 | — | — | 13 | #6,529 |
| 2016 | — | — | 21 | #4,708 |
| 2015 | — | — | 21 | #4,638 |
| 2014 | — | — | 20 | #4,794 |
| 2013 | — | — | 19 | #4,901 |
| 2012 | — | — | 30 | #3,592 |
| 2011 | — | — | 28 | #3,744 |
| 2010 | — | — | 38 | #3,054 |
| 2009 | — | — | 30 | #3,604 |
| 2008 | — | — | 26 | #3,997 |
| 2007 | — | — | 27 | #3,854 |
| 2006 | — | — | 21 | #4,443 |
| 2005 | — | — | 20 | #4,402 |
| 2004 | — | — | 25 | #3,708 |
| 2003 | — | — | 24 | #3,686 |
| 2002 | — | — | 29 | #3,150 |
| 2001 | — | — | 16 | #4,808 |
| 2000 | — | — | 24 | #3,484 |
| 1995 | — | — | 34 | #2,327 |
| 1990 | — | — | 53 | #1,578 |
| 1985 | — | — | 52 | #1,340 |
| 1980 | — | — | 58 | #1,209 |
| 1975 | — | — | 48 | #1,236 |
| 1970 | — | — | 52 | #1,149 |
| 1965 | — | — | 33 | #1,349 |
| 1960 | — | — | 35 | #1,351 |
| 1955 | — | — | 18 | #1,883 |
| 1950 | — | — | 19 | #1,728 |
| 1945 | — | — | 19 | #1,558 |
| 1940 | — | — | 14 | #1,944 |
| 1935 | — | — | 8 | #2,832 |
| 1930 | — | — | 9 | #2,897 |
| 1925 | — | — | 9 | #3,038 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Lamarr in 2025?
Lamarr ranked #8,638 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 9 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Lamarr?
2,926 babies have been named Lamarr in the United States since 1918, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Lamarr most popular?
Lamarr peaked in 1984, when 73 newborns received the name.
Is Lamarr a boy or girl name?
Lamarr is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Lamarr rising or falling?
Lamarr is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.