Will my child share the name Lamar with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 7 UK babies named Lamar per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Lamar in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Lamar becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Lamar is declining: down 490 places since 2020, to #3,333 in 2025. It peaked at #509 in 2003.

Is Lamar a good choice for a distinctive name?

Lamar is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Lamar a popular baby name in the United States?

Lamar does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Lamar

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Lamar is a distinctive choice, ranked #3333 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Lamar in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Lamar

Lamar is climbing rapidly up the charts, having climbed 135 places in just five years. Its best recorded rank was #509 in 2003 — and current momentum suggests it could challenge that mark again. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Lamar is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Lamar in their class.