Total births
448
Unisex name · since 1999
Lamari
448 babies named Lamari in U.S. Social Security records since 1999, with the highest year being 2012. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- #5374
- among boys today
- 448
- born since 1999
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 62%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Lamari is the #5374 most popular unisex name in the U.S. today, with 448 recorded since 1999.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Lamari has been recorded 448 times among boys since 1999, currently ranked #5374 nationally and more common than 62% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1999 to 2025.
- #5374 among boys today
- 448 born since 1999
- 2010s peak decade
- 62% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Lamari is currently the #5374 unisex name in America, more common than 62% of boys - 448 born since 1999, peaking in the 2010s.
- #5374
- among boys today
- 448
- born since 1999
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 62%
- more common than other boys
Lamari vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#5374
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 62% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
47% of everyone ever named Lamari was born in this single decade.
2012
Single peak year
34 babies were named Lamari in 2012 - its busiest year on record.
How Lamari compares
448 Top 46% higher than 54% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Lamari's all-time total is 22% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Lamari | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 448 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 34 | 23 | 22,252 |
Lamari's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Lamari's SSA record in two at 2013 and the more recent half accounts for 56% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 44%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1999, with only 6 births recorded -- set against the 2012 peak of 34, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Lamari at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2012
Current rank
#5,374
Active since
1999
Lamari popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1999–2025
- Peak year (2012)
- 34
- Annual births at peak, across 27 years of records
Lamari popularity over time - girls
221 total births recorded since 1997 (Lamari as girls' name)
Lamari by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Lamari's strongest decade.
210 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 47% of all-time use.
Lamari births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 6
1990s
6 births
- 2000s
2000s
118 births
- 2010s
2010s
210 births
- 2020s
2020s
114 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 210 births (47% of all-time use).
Lamari by state
Where Lamari concentrates geographically, total births since 1999
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Florida | | 23 | 5.1% |
| #2 | Illinois | | 22 | 4.9% |
| #3 | Georgia | | 5 | 1.1% |
Florida share of Lamari's total US births 5.1%
Even split
23 of 448 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Lamari? ▼
Lamari has been given to 448 babies in the U.S. since 1999, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #5374 as of the latest data. 34 babies were born in 2012, its single highest year.
When was Lamari most popular? ▼
Lamari was most popular in the 2010s decade with 210 total births. The single peak year was 2012.
Where is Lamari most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Lamari are Florida (23 births), Illinois (22 births), Georgia (5 births).
Is Lamari a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Lamari is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 448 births, and as a girl's name it has 221 births.
How long has the name Lamari been used? ▼
Lamari has been recorded in Social Security data since 1999, spanning 27 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Lamari? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Lamar, Lamont, Lambert, Lamonte, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Lamari's data
- Lamari's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (210 total births) through the 2020s (114) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Florida records the most Lamaris (23 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Florida names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Lamari
Nearby Names Like Lamari
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Lamari
Lamar Boy
#1495 33,967 births
Lamont Boy
#2600 24,024 births
Lambert Boy
#9003 3,515 births
Lamonte Boy
#5688 3,417 births
Lamarcus Boy
#6920 3,008 births
Compare Lamari side by side: Lamari vs Lamar Lamari vs Lamont Lamari vs Lambert
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Lamari
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1999–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Lamari: #5374 Unisex Name - 448 Births, Peak 2012." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/lamari. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Lamari draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.