Lambert
From Middle English Lambert, from Old French Lambert, a saint's name (of a Bishop of Maastricht) brought to England by the Normans, from Proto-West Germanic *Landaberht…
Every Lambert since 1881 — 3,515 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Lambert
Lambert is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #7,033 in 2025 with 12 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1881, 3,515 American babies have been named Lambert. Its peak came in 1918, when 98 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1910s.
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 Lambert stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Lambert year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | #7,033 |
| 2024 | 8 | #9,504 |
| 2023 | 8 | #9,416 |
| 2022 | 10 | #8,088 |
| 2021 | 8 | #9,336 |
| 2020 | 9 | #8,456 |
| 2019 | 10 | #7,970 |
| 2018 | 12 | #6,962 |
| 2017 | 18 | #5,216 |
| 2016 | 12 | #6,966 |
| 2015 | 15 | #5,894 |
| 2014 | 9 | #8,522 |
| 2013 | 10 | #7,864 |
| 2012 | 6 | #11,654 |
| 2011 | 6 | #11,680 |
| 2010 | — | — |
| 2009 | 8 | #9,520 |
| 2008 | 8 | #9,508 |
| 2007 | 5 | #13,559 |
| 2006 | — | — |
| 2005 | 7 | #9,706 |
| 2004 | 5 | #12,439 |
| 2003 | 8 | #8,299 |
| 2002 | 9 | #7,399 |
| 2001 | 9 | #7,251 |
| 2000 | 8 | #7,887 |
| 1995 | 5 | #9,695 |
| 1990 | 15 | #3,890 |
| 1985 | 14 | #3,319 |
| 1980 | 22 | #2,330 |
| 1975 | 19 | #2,327 |
| 1970 | 16 | #2,361 |
| 1965 | 18 | #1,891 |
| 1960 | 35 | #1,352 |
| 1955 | 16 | #2,011 |
| 1950 | 31 | #1,305 |
| 1945 | 23 | #1,399 |
| 1940 | 39 | #1,039 |
| 1935 | 39 | #1,033 |
| 1930 | 57 | #881 |
| 1925 | 54 | #918 |
| 1920 | 76 | #761 |
| 1915 | 71 | #696 |
| 1910 | 5 | #1,733 |
| 1905 | 10 | #820 |
| 1900 | 19 | #570 |
| 1895 | 11 | #657 |
| 1890 | 6 | #950 |
| 1885 | 6 | #884 |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Lambert
- Lambert of Maastricht Religious figure · 635–705
- Lambert of Italy Politician · 880–898
- Lambert Wilson Actor · b. 1958
- Lambert Lombard Architect · 1505–1566
- Lambert I, Count of Louvain Nobleman · 1000–1015
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Lambert mean?
From Middle English Lambert, from Old French Lambert, a saint's name (of a Bishop of Maastricht) brought to England by the Normans, from Proto-West Germanic *Landaberht, from *land (“land”) + *berht (“bright”).
How popular is the name Lambert in 2025?
Lambert ranked #7,033 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 12 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Lambert?
3,515 babies have been named Lambert in the United States since 1881, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Lambert most popular?
Lambert peaked in 1918, when 98 newborns received the name.
Is Lambert a boy or girl name?
Lambert is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Lambert rising or falling?
Lambert has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Lambert?
Well-known people named Lambert include Lambert of Maastricht (religious figure), Lambert of Italy (politician), Lambert Wilson (actor).