Total births
3,417
Boys' name · since 1915
Lamonte
Since 1915, U.S. Social Security records show 3,417 babies named Lamonte, peaking in 1971. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #5688
- among boys today
- 3,417
- born since 1915
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 60%
- more common than other boys
3,417 babies have been named Lamonte since 1915, making it today's #5688 boys' name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Lamonte has been recorded 3,417 times among boys since 1915, currently ranked #5688 nationally and more common than 60% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 1970s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1915 to 2025.
- #5688 among boys today
- 3,417 born since 1915
- 1970s peak decade
- 60% more common than other boys
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Lamonte is currently the #5688 boys' name in America, more common than 60% of boys - 3,417 born since 1915, peaking in the 1970s.
- #5688
- among boys today
- 3,417
- born since 1915
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 60%
- more common than other boys
Lamonte vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#5688
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 60% of names given to boys today.
1970s
Peak decade
18% of everyone ever named Lamonte was born in this single decade.
1971
Single peak year
91 babies were named Lamonte in 1971 - its busiest year on record.
How Lamonte compares
3,417 Top 15% higher than 85% 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
Lamonte's all-time total is 9x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Lamonte | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 3,417 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 91 | 23 | 22,252 |
Lamonte's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Lamonte's SSA record in two at 1972 and the more recent half accounts for 65% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 35%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1927, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1971 peak of 91, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Lamonte at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1971
Current rank
#5,688
Active since
1915
Lamonte popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1915–2025
- Peak year (1971)
- 91
- Annual births at peak, across 111 years of records
Lamonte by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Lamonte's strongest decade.
625 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 18% of all-time use.
Lamonte births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 24
1910s
24 births
- 1920s 52
1920s
52 births
- 1930s 75
1930s
75 births
- 1940s 171
1940s
171 births
- 1950s
1950s
259 births
- 1960s
1960s
440 births
- 1970s
1970s
625 births
- 1980s
1980s
359 births
- 1990s
1990s
577 births
- 2000s
2000s
430 births
- 2010s
2010s
299 births
- 2020s 106
2020s
106 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 625 births (18% of all-time use).
How Lamonte 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 Lamonte's total volume
Lamonte vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Lamonte by state
Where Lamonte concentrates geographically, total births since 1915
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 197 | 5.8% |
| #2 | Illinois | | 128 | 3.7% |
| #3 | New York | | 92 | 2.7% |
| #4 | Ohio | | 85 | 2.5% |
| #5 | North Carolina | | 48 | 1.4% |
| #6 | Virginia | | 48 | 1.4% |
| #7 | Michigan | | 35 | 1.0% |
| #8 | Missouri | | 28 | 0.8% |
California share of Lamonte's total US births 5.8%
Even split
197 of 3,417 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 16 reporting states.
Lamonte appears in 16 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Lamonte? ▼
Since 1915, Social Security records show 3,417 babies named Lamonte. Today it holds rank #5688 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 1971, with 91 births.
When was Lamonte most popular? ▼
Lamonte was most popular in the 1970s decade with 625 total births. The single peak year was 1971.
Where is Lamonte most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Lamonte are California (197 births), Illinois (128 births), New York (92 births).
How long has the name Lamonte been used? ▼
Records for Lamonte go back to 1915, giving 111 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Lamonte? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Lamar, Lamont, Lambert, Lamarcus, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Lamonte's data
- Lamonte's decade-level peak was the 1970s (625 total births); usage has since declined to 106 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Lamontes (197 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 Lamonte
Nearby Names Like Lamonte
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Lamonte
Lamar Boy
#1495 33,967 births
Lamont Boy
#2600 24,024 births
Lambert Boy
#9003 3,515 births
Lamarcus Boy
#6920 3,008 births
Lamarr Boy
#11056 2,896 births
Compare Lamonte side by side: Lamonte vs Lamar Lamonte vs Lamont Lamonte vs Lambert
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Lamonte
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, 1915–2025 (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. "Lamonte: #5688 Boys' Name - 3,417 Births, Peak 1971." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/lamonte. 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 Lamonte 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.