Lamonte
Every Lamonte since 1915 — 3,417 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Lamonte
Lamonte is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #6,023 in 2025 with 15 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1915, 3,417 American babies have been named Lamonte. Its peak came in 1971, when 91 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
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 Lamonte stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Lamonte year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 15 | #6,023 |
| 2024 | 16 | #5,801 |
| 2023 | 15 | #6,097 |
| 2022 | 13 | #6,689 |
| 2021 | 24 | #4,319 |
| 2020 | 23 | #4,359 |
| 2019 | 18 | #5,269 |
| 2018 | 28 | #3,842 |
| 2017 | 20 | #4,853 |
| 2016 | 33 | #3,405 |
| 2015 | 24 | #4,243 |
| 2014 | 24 | #4,204 |
| 2013 | 35 | #3,162 |
| 2012 | 46 | #2,655 |
| 2011 | 36 | #3,144 |
| 2010 | 35 | #3,213 |
| 2009 | 43 | #2,825 |
| 2008 | 38 | #3,080 |
| 2007 | 50 | #2,525 |
| 2006 | 37 | #3,007 |
| 2005 | 38 | #2,826 |
| 2004 | 37 | #2,824 |
| 2003 | 44 | #2,412 |
| 2002 | 46 | #2,277 |
| 2001 | 47 | #2,204 |
| 2000 | 50 | #2,035 |
| 1995 | 52 | #1,721 |
| 1990 | 52 | #1,600 |
| 1985 | 38 | #1,659 |
| 1980 | 35 | #1,679 |
| 1975 | 62 | #1,061 |
| 1970 | 67 | #998 |
| 1965 | 38 | #1,249 |
| 1960 | 29 | #1,506 |
| 1955 | 20 | #1,759 |
| 1950 | 22 | #1,593 |
| 1945 | 10 | #2,326 |
| 1940 | 10 | #2,408 |
| 1935 | 9 | #2,628 |
| 1930 | 7 | #3,452 |
| 1925 | 7 | #3,580 |
| 1920 | 6 | #4,056 |
| 1915 | 6 | #3,641 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Lamonte in 2025?
Lamonte ranked #6,023 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 15 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Lamonte?
3,417 babies have been named Lamonte in the United States since 1915, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Lamonte most popular?
Lamonte peaked in 1971, when 91 newborns received the name.
Is Lamonte a boy or girl name?
Lamonte is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Lamonte rising or falling?
Lamonte is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.