Total births
57
Girls' name · since 1970
Lametra
57 babies named Lametra in U.S. Social Security records since 1970, with the highest year being 1977. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 57
- total births
- 1970–1984
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 63%
- born in that decade
57 girls have been named Lametra since 1970, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Lametra recorded 57 times among girls since 1970, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1970s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1970 to 1984.
- 57 total births
- 1970–1984 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 63% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
57 girls have been named Lametra since 1970, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1984.
- 57
- total births
- 1970–1984
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 63%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
63% of everyone ever named Lametra was born in this single decade.
1977
Single peak year
10 babies were named Lametra in 1977 - its busiest year on record.
Lametra's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Lametra's SSA record in two at 1977 and the more recent half accounts for 63% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 37%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1973, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1977 peak of 10, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Lametra at a glance
Last recorded 1984Peak year
1977
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1970
Lametra popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1970–1984
- Peak year (1977)
- 10
- Annual births at peak, across 15 years of records
Lametra by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Lametra's strongest decade.
36 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 63% of all-time use.
Lametra births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
36 births
- 1980s
1980s
21 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 36 births (63% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Lametra? ▼
Since 1970, Social Security records show 57 babies named Lametra. The most recent recorded year was 1984. Its busiest year on record was 1977, with 10 births.
When was Lametra most popular? ▼
Lametra was most popular in the 1970s decade with 36 total births. The single peak year was 1977.
How long has the name Lametra been used? ▼
Records for Lametra go back to 1970, giving 15 years of history through 1984.
What names are similar to Lametra? ▼
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 Lametra's data
- Lametra's usage has stayed within range of its 1970s decade-level peak (36 total births) through the 1980s (21) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Lametra
Nearby Names Like Lametra
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Lametra
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 Lametra side by side: Lametra vs Lamya Lametra vs Lamonica Lametra 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, 1970–1984 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Lametra: Baby Name Since 1970 - 57 Births, Peak 1977." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/lametra. 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 Lametra 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.