Total births
508
Boys' name · since 1990
Lamir
Since 1990, U.S. Social Security records show 508 babies named Lamir, peaking in 2022. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #3750
- among boys today
- 508
- born since 1990
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 74%
- more common than other boys
508 babies have been named Lamir since 1990, making it today's #3750 boys' name.
Social Security Administration records show Lamir recorded 508 times among boys since 1990, holding rank #3750 nationally today, ahead of 74% of boys, peaking in the 2020s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1990 to 2025.
- #3750 among boys today
- 508 born since 1990
- 2020s peak decade
- 74% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Lamir is currently the #3750 boys' name in America, more common than 74% of boys - 508 born since 1990, peaking in the 2020s.
- #3750
- among boys today
- 508
- born since 1990
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 74%
- more common than other boys
Lamir vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#3750
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 74% of names given to boys today.
2020s
Peak decade
42% of everyone ever named Lamir was born in this single decade.
2022
Single peak year
44 babies were named Lamir in 2022 - its busiest year on record.
How Lamir compares
508 Top 43% higher than 57% 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
Lamir's all-time total is 38% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Lamir | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 508 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 44 | 23 | 22,252 |
Lamir's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Lamir's full recorded timeline at 2012, 75% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 25% in the earlier half -- usage has skewed toward the present, not a one-decade spike. Its quietest year on record was 1997, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2022 peak of 44 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Lamir at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2022
Current rank
#3,750
Active since
1990
Lamir popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1990–2025
- Peak year (2022)
- 44
- Annual births at peak, across 36 years of records
Lamir by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2020s was Lamir's strongest decade.
214 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 42% of all-time use.
Lamir births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 12
1990s
12 births
- 2000s 80
2000s
80 births
- 2010s
2010s
202 births
- 2020s
2020s
214 births
What this shows Peak: 2020s at 214 births (42% of all-time use).
How Lamir 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 Lamir's total volume
Lamir vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Lamir by state
Where Lamir concentrates geographically, total births since 1990
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Illinois | | 15 | 3.0% |
| #2 | Michigan | | 11 | 2.2% |
| #3 | New York | | 11 | 2.2% |
| #4 | Pennsylvania | | 10 | 2.0% |
| #5 | Florida | | 7 | 1.4% |
| #6 | Georgia | | 6 | 1.2% |
| #7 | Texas | | 5 | 1.0% |
Illinois share of Lamir's total US births 3.0%
Even split
15 of 508 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Lamir? ▼
Lamir has been given to 508 babies in the U.S. since 1990, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #3750 as of the latest data. 44 babies were born in 2022, its single highest year.
When was Lamir most popular? ▼
Lamir was most popular in the 2020s decade with 214 total births. The single peak year was 2022.
Where is Lamir most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Lamir are Illinois (15 births), Michigan (11 births), New York (11 births).
How long has the name Lamir been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Lamir since 1990 -- 36 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Lamir? ▼
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 Lamir's data
- Illinois records the most Lamirs (15 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 Lamir
Nearby Names Like Lamir
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Lamir
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 Lamir side by side: Lamir vs Lamar Lamir vs Lamont Lamir vs Lambert
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Lamir
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, 1990–2025 (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. "Lamir: #3750 Boys' Name - 508 Births, Peak 2022." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/lamir. 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 Lamir 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.