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This boys' name is a name that may be starting to cross over into the pink list in the US - with over 50 baby girls named Lamar in 2015. For what it is worth, we consider that Lamarr might be a better alternative for girls, given its connection to the extraordinary Hedy Lamarr, screen actress and inventor of the technology eventually used in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth technology.

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The name Lamar peaked for girls at #2671 in 1911. The name is most popular in LAMAR, LAMAR, and LAMAR. Lamar is occasionally used for boys in 2025.

The name Lamar is a boy's name of English origin meaning "dweller by a pool".

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While it may sound a little dated, Lamar is a name that has never been outside the US Top 1000, but it is in danger of falling off the list.
<br><br>Lamar Odom is a retired professional basketball player.

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The name Lamar is currently ranked #917 in U.S. births. and peaked for boys at #314 in 1980. It is currently rising in popularity. The name is most popular in LAMAR, LAMAR, and LAMAR. Lamar is occasionally used for girls in 2025.

Year	US rank	Births	Per million
2014	#3,208	51	28.5
2015	#2,912	60	33.6
2016	#2,887	59	33.3
2017	#3,116	52	30.1
2018	#4,115	35	20.6
2019	#4,981	27	16.1
2020	—	0	0
2021	—	0	0
2022	—	0	0
2023	—	0	0
2024	—	0	0
2025	—	0	0

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