Total births
1,458
Boys' name · since 1909
Lamon
1,458 babies named Lamon in U.S. Social Security records since 1909, with the highest year being 1974. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 1,458
- total births
- 1909–2021
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 19%
- born in that decade
1,458 boys have been named Lamon since 1909, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Lamon has 1,458 recorded births among boys since 1909, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, though it falls outside today's most-used boys names, busiest in the 1970s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1909 to 2021.
- 1,458 total births
- 1909–2021 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 19% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
1,458 boys have been named Lamon since 1909, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 2021.
- 1,458
- total births
- 1909–2021
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 19%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
19% of everyone ever named Lamon was born in this single decade.
1974
Single peak year
36 babies were named Lamon in 1974 - its busiest year on record.
Lamon's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Lamon's SSA record in two at 1967 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 1909, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1974 peak of 36, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Lamon at a glance
Last recorded 2021Peak year
1974
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1909
Lamon popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1909–2021
- Peak year (1974)
- 36
- Annual births at peak, across 113 years of records
Lamon by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Lamon's strongest decade.
277 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 19% of all-time use.
Lamon births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1900s 5
1900s
5 births
- 1910s 54
1910s
54 births
- 1920s 109
1920s
109 births
- 1930s
1930s
111 births
- 1940s 92
1940s
92 births
- 1950s 108
1950s
108 births
- 1960s
1960s
114 births
- 1970s
1970s
277 births
- 1980s
1980s
183 births
- 1990s
1990s
152 births
- 2000s
2000s
157 births
- 2010s 91
2010s
91 births
- 2020s 5
2020s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 277 births (19% of all-time use).
How Lamon 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 Lamon's total volume
Lamon vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Lamon by state
Where Lamon concentrates geographically, total births since 1909
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 21 | 1.4% |
| #2 | Illinois | | 20 | 1.4% |
| #3 | Alabama | | 16 | 1.1% |
| #4 | Texas | | 10 | 0.7% |
| #5 | Georgia | | 5 | 0.3% |
| #6 | Ohio | | 5 | 0.3% |
California share of Lamon's total US births 1.4%
Even split
21 of 1,458 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 6 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Lamon? ▼
Since 1909, Social Security records show 1,458 babies named Lamon. The most recent recorded year was 2021. Its busiest year on record was 1974, with 36 births.
When was Lamon most popular? ▼
Lamon was most popular in the 1970s decade with 277 total births. The single peak year was 1974.
Where is Lamon most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Lamon are California (21 births), Illinois (20 births), Alabama (16 births).
How long has the name Lamon been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Lamon since 1909 -- 113 years through the most recent 2021 data.
What names are similar to Lamon? ▼
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 Lamon's data
- Lamon's decade-level peak was the 1970s (277 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Lamons (21 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Lamon
Nearby Names Like Lamon
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Lamon
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 Lamon side by side: Lamon vs Lamar Lamon vs Lamont Lamon vs Lambert
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1909–2021 (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. "Lamon: Baby Name Since 1909 - 1,458 Births, Peak 1974." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/lamon. 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 Lamon 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.