Lamar Name Origin
/luh-MAR/-
American (African American) 50%
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French (French) 30%
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Haitian (Haitian) 20%
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Name Details
- First Name: Lamar
- Last Name: N/A
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Male
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Name Origin
The name Lamar is of French origin, meaning 'the water' or 'the pond'. It became popular in the United States, especially among African American communities, and is also found in French-speaking regions and Haiti.
Name Trends
This chart shows how many babies were given the name Lamar each year, based on data from the U.S. Government's Social Security Administration (SSA).