Total births
3,515
Boys' name · since 1881
Lambert
Since 1881, U.S. Social Security records show 3,515 babies named Lambert, peaking in 1918. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #9003
- among boys today
- 3,515
- born since 1881
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 37%
- more common than other boys
3,515 babies have been named Lambert since 1881, making it today's #9003 boys' name.
Social Security Administration records show Lambert recorded 3,515 times among boys since 1881, holding rank #9003 nationally today, ahead of 37% of boys, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1881 to 2025.
- #9003 among boys today
- 3,515 born since 1881
- 1920s peak decade
- 37% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Lambert is currently the #9003 boys' name in America, more common than 37% of boys - 3,515 born since 1881, peaking in the 1920s.
- #9003
- among boys today
- 3,515
- born since 1881
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 37%
- more common than other boys
Lambert vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#9003
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 37% of names given to boys today.
1920s
Peak decade
19% of everyone ever named Lambert was born in this single decade.
1918
Single peak year
98 babies were named Lambert in 1918 - its busiest year on record.
How Lambert compares
3,515 Top 15% higher than 85% 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
Lambert's all-time total is 10x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Lambert | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 3,515 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 98 | 23 | 22,252 |
Lambert's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Lambert's SSA record in two at 1952 and the more recent half accounts for 35% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 65%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1883, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1918 peak of 98, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Lambert at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1918
Current rank
#9,003
Active since
1881
Lambert popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1881–2025
- Peak year (1918)
- 98
- Annual births at peak, across 145 years of records
Lambert by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Lambert's strongest decade.
666 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 19% of all-time use.
Lambert births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 57
1880s
57 births
- 1890s 78
1890s
78 births
- 1900s 91
1900s
91 births
- 1910s
1910s
547 births
- 1920s
1920s
666 births
- 1930s
1930s
411 births
- 1940s
1940s
348 births
- 1950s
1950s
381 births
- 1960s 257
1960s
257 births
- 1970s 185
1970s
185 births
- 1980s 165
1980s
165 births
- 1990s 109
1990s
109 births
- 2000s 67
2000s
67 births
- 2010s 98
2010s
98 births
- 2020s 55
2020s
55 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 666 births (19% of all-time use).
How Lambert compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Lambert's total volume
Lambert vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Lambert by state
Where Lambert concentrates geographically, total births since 1881
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Illinois | | 135 | 3.8% |
| #2 | Minnesota | | 84 | 2.4% |
| #3 | Michigan | | 52 | 1.5% |
| #4 | Hawaii | | 44 | 1.3% |
| #5 | Missouri | | 42 | 1.2% |
| #6 | California | | 36 | 1.0% |
| #7 | Nebraska | | 35 | 1.0% |
| #8 | New York | | 34 | 1.0% |
Illinois share of Lambert's total US births 3.8%
Even split
135 of 3,515 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 20 reporting states.
Lambert appears in 20 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Lambert? ▼
Lambert has been given to 3,515 babies in the U.S. since 1881, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #9003 as of the latest data. 98 babies were born in 1918, its single highest year.
When was Lambert most popular? ▼
Lambert was most popular in the 1920s decade with 666 total births. The single peak year was 1918.
Where is Lambert most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Lambert are Illinois (135 births), Minnesota (84 births), Michigan (52 births).
How long has the name Lambert been used? ▼
Records for Lambert go back to 1881, giving 145 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Lambert? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Lamar, Lamont, Lamonte, Lamarcus, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Lambert's data
- Lambert's decade-level peak was the 1920s (666 total births); usage has since declined to 55 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Illinois records the most Lamberts (135 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Illinois 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 Lambert
Nearby Names Like Lambert
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Lambert
Lamar Boy
#1495 33,967 births
Lamont Boy
#2600 24,024 births
Lamonte Boy
#5688 3,417 births
Lamarcus Boy
#6920 3,008 births
Lamarr Boy
#11056 2,896 births
Compare Lambert side by side: Lambert vs Lamar Lambert vs Lamont Lambert vs Lamonte
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Lambert
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, 1881–2025 (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. "Lambert: #9003 Boys' Name - 3,515 Births, Peak 1918." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/lambert. 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 Lambert 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.