Total births
385
Girls' name · since 1928
Lamona
Since 1928, U.S. Social Security records show 385 babies named Lamona, peaking in 1961. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 385
- total births
- 1928–1984
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 27%
- born in that decade
Lamona sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 385 recorded since 1928.
Social Security Administration records show Lamona recorded 385 times among girls since 1928, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1960s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1928 to 1984.
- 385 total births
- 1928–1984 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 27% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
385 girls have been named Lamona since 1928, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 1984.
- 385
- total births
- 1928–1984
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 27%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
27% of everyone ever named Lamona was born in this single decade.
1961
Single peak year
18 babies were named Lamona in 1961 - its busiest year on record.
Lamona's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Lamona splits its recorded history at 1955: 54% of all births land in the more recent half, 46% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1937 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1961 peak of 18 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Lamona at a glance
Last recorded 1984Peak year
1961
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1928
Lamona popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1928–1984
- Peak year (1961)
- 18
- Annual births at peak, across 57 years of records
Lamona by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Lamona's strongest decade.
105 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 27% of all-time use.
Lamona births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s 14
1920s
14 births
- 1930s
1930s
74 births
- 1940s
1940s
56 births
- 1950s
1950s
62 births
- 1960s
1960s
105 births
- 1970s
1970s
63 births
- 1980s 11
1980s
11 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 105 births (27% of all-time use).
Lamona by state
Where Lamona concentrates geographically, total births since 1928
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 6 | 1.6% |
California share of Lamona's total US births 1.6%
6 of 385 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Lamona? ▼
Since 1928, Social Security records show 385 babies named Lamona. The most recent recorded year was 1984. Its busiest year on record was 1961, with 18 births.
When was Lamona most popular? ▼
Lamona was most popular in the 1960s decade with 105 total births. The single peak year was 1961.
Where is Lamona most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Lamona are California (6 births).
How long has the name Lamona been used? ▼
Lamona has been recorded in Social Security data since 1928, spanning 57 years of data through 1984.
What names are similar to Lamona? ▼
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 Lamona's data
- Lamona's decade-level peak was the 1960s (105 total births); usage has since declined to 11 in the 1980s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Lamonas (6 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 Lamona
Nearby Names Like Lamona
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Lamona
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Lamar Girl
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Lamiyah Girl
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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, 1928–1984 (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. "Lamona: Baby Name Since 1928 - 385 Births, Peak 1961." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/lamona. 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 Lamona 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.