Total births
532
Girls' name · since 1991
Lamees
Since 1991, U.S. Social Security records show 532 babies named Lamees, peaking in 2010. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #5696
- among girls today
- 532
- born since 1991
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 68%
- more common than other girls
Lamees currently ranks #5696 among girls' names in America, with 532 babies recorded since 1991.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Lamees has been recorded 532 times among girls since 1991, currently ranked #5696 nationally and more common than 68% of girls, 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 1991 to 2025.
- #5696 among girls today
- 532 born since 1991
- 2010s peak decade
- 68% more common than other girls
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Lamees is currently the #5696 girls' name in America, more common than 68% of girls - 532 born since 1991, peaking in the 2010s.
- #5696
- among girls today
- 532
- born since 1991
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 68%
- more common than other girls
Lamees vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#5696
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 68% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
49% of everyone ever named Lamees was born in this single decade.
2010
Single peak year
43 babies were named Lamees in 2010 - its busiest year on record.
How Lamees compares
532 Top 43% higher than 57% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls 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
Lamees's all-time total is 39% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Lamees | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 532 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 43 | 48 | 19,840 |
Lamees's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Lamees's SSA record in two at 2011 and the more recent half accounts for 61% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 39%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1998, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2010 peak of 43, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Lamees at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2010
Current rank
#5,696
Active since
1991
Lamees popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1991–2025
- Peak year (2010)
- 43
- Annual births at peak, across 35 years of records
Lamees by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Lamees's strongest decade.
262 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 49% of all-time use.
Lamees births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 20
1990s
20 births
- 2000s
2000s
142 births
- 2010s
2010s
262 births
- 2020s
2020s
108 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 262 births (49% of all-time use).
How Lamees compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Lamees's total volume
Lamees vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Lamees by state
Where Lamees concentrates geographically, total births since 1991
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Michigan | | 32 | 6.0% |
| #2 | New York | | 12 | 2.3% |
| #3 | Illinois | | 10 | 1.9% |
| #4 | California | | 5 | 0.9% |
| #5 | New Jersey | | 5 | 0.9% |
Michigan share of Lamees's total US births 6.0%
Even split
32 of 532 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Lamees? ▼
532 babies have been named Lamees since 1991. It currently ranks #5696 among girls. The peak year was 2010 with 43 births.
When was Lamees most popular? ▼
Lamees was most popular in the 2010s decade with 262 total births. The single peak year was 2010.
Where is Lamees most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Lamees are Michigan (32 births), New York (12 births), Illinois (10 births).
How long has the name Lamees been used? ▼
Lamees has been recorded in Social Security data since 1991, spanning 35 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Lamees? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Lamya, Lamonica, Lamia, Lamar, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Lamees's data
- Lamees's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (262 total births) through the 2020s (108) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Michigan records the most Lameess (32 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Michigan 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 Lamees
Nearby Names Like Lamees
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Lamees
Lamya Girl
#11391 2,046 births
Lamonica Girl
1,662 births
Lamia Girl
#7003 1,390 births
Lamar Girl
#6419 1,284 births
Lamiyah Girl
#6300 892 births
Compare Lamees side by side: Lamees vs Lamya Lamees vs Lamonica Lamees vs Lamia
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Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1991–2025 (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. "Lamees: #5696 Girls' Name - 532 Births, Peak 2010." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/lamees. 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 Lamees 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 July 2026.