How old is someone named Lamont?
The average Lamont is 45 years old.
Half of all living Lamonts are between 33 and 56.
When was Lamont popular?
Lamont was at its most popular in the early 1970s. Parents have been moving away from it for decades, and 47 babies were named Lamont in 2025.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 11 | 0 |
| 1910s | 161 | 0 |
| 1920s | 276 | 0 |
| 1930s | 363 | under 100 |
| 1940s | 1,217 | 550 |
| 1950s | 2,131 | 1,400 |
| 1960s | 3,351 | 2,700 |
| 1970s | 6,787 | 6,100 |
| 1980s | 3,464 | 3,200 |
| 1990s | 2,752 | 2,700 |
| 2000s | 1,983 | 2,000 |
| 2010s | 1,291 | 1,300 |
| 2020s | 397 | 400 |
How many Lamonts are still alive?
About 20,000 Lamonts are alive in the US today. That's 84% of the roughly 24,000 babies named Lamont since 1888.
Most Lamonts ever born are still alive.
What generation is the name Lamont?
About two in five living Lamonts are Gen Xers, born between 1965 and 1980.
Is Lamont an old name?
Somewhat. Lamont is older than 72 in 100 names on AgeByName, but younger than plenty of classics.
Is Lamont a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely boys: 99.2% of living Lamonts are men.
Names the same age as Lamont
NAME TWIN
Lamont's name twin is Rodrick. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Rodrick's age curve is the closest match to Lamont's: 89% alike.
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Questions about the name Lamont
How old is the average Lamont?
The average Lamont in the US is 45 years old. The median is 48, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Lamont?
About 20,000 Lamonts are alive in the US today, out of roughly 24,000 babies given the name since 1888.
When was the name Lamont most popular?
In 1972, when about 1,100 baby boys were named Lamont.
Is Lamont a Gen X name?
Partly. Gen X are the largest group, about 40% of living Lamonts, 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