How old is someone named Lamar?
The average Lamar is 40 years old.
Half of all living Lamars are between 25 and 54.
When was Lamar popular?
Lamar is a steady name: popular for generations, with a peak in 1989 but no single era. You'll meet Lamars of every age.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 163 | 0 |
| 1910s | 1,112 | 0 |
| 1920s | 2,183 | under 100 |
| 1930s | 2,236 | 280 |
| 1940s | 2,413 | 1,100 |
| 1950s | 2,854 | 1,900 |
| 1960s | 2,726 | 2,200 |
| 1970s | 4,260 | 3,800 |
| 1980s | 6,172 | 5,800 |
| 1990s | 3,961 | 3,800 |
| 2000s | 2,991 | 2,900 |
| 2010s | 3,096 | 3,100 |
| 2020s | 957 | 950 |
How many Lamars are still alive?
About 26,000 Lamars are alive in the US today. That's 73% of the roughly 35,000 babies named Lamar since 1882.
Most Lamars ever born are still alive.
What generation is the name Lamar?
About one in three living Lamars are Millennials, born between 1981 and 1996.
Is Lamar an old name?
Somewhat. Lamar is older than 67 in 100 names on AgeByName, but younger than plenty of classics.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Lamar will be 52 in 2056, so the name is aging slowly.
Is Lamar a boy or girl name?
Mostly boys: 95.8% of living Lamars are men.
Names the same age as Lamar
NAME TWIN
Lamar's name twin is Janelle. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Janelle's age curve is the closest match to Lamar's: 92% alike.
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Questions about the name Lamar
How old is the average Lamar?
The average Lamar in the US is 40 years old. The median is 40, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Lamar?
About 26,000 Lamars are alive in the US today, out of roughly 35,000 babies given the name since 1882.
When was the name Lamar most popular?
In 1989, when about 750 baby boys were named Lamar.
Is Lamar a Millennial name?
Partly. Millennials are the largest group, about 32% of living Lamars, but the name spans several generations.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this