Lambros
Lambros, also spelled Lampros (Λάμπρος) is a Greek masculine first ("Christian") name and surname or family name. Lambros means "shining, bright, radiant". It is related to the nominalized adjective Lambri (Λαμπρή), meaning the Easter Sunday. As a name it is mostly found in Cyprus, Central Greece and the Peloponnese. People bearing this first name, celebrate their Name day on Easter Sunday.
- Greek
Meaning & Origin of Lambros
What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.
Lambros, also spelled Lampros (Λάμπρος) is a Greek masculine first ("Christian") name and surname or family name. Lambros means "shining, bright, radiant". It is related to the nominalized adjective Lambri (Λαμπρή), meaning the Easter Sunday. As a name it is mostly found in Cyprus, Central Greece and the Peloponnese. People bearing this first name, celebrate their Name day on Easter Sunday.
Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 3.0). Read more →
Cultural Origins (via Behind the Name)
- Greek
The Story of Lambros
Lambros first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1972, with 5 babies given the name that year. The name hit its high-water mark in 1981: 8 births, good for #4,509 nationwide. The 1980s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 52% of all recorded Lambross. Its most recent appearance in the national data came in 2012 (5 births); the name has since faded from the published rankings. In total, more than 52 Lambross have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.
Popularity Over Time
Popularity by State
Variants & Related Forms of Lambros
Foreign forms, alternate spellings, and nicknames that share roots with Lambros. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.
- Lampros
Notable people named Lambros
A small selection from Wikipedia. Tap "Read more" below to see the full list on Wikipedia.
- Lambros Katsonis
- Lambros Choutos
- Lambros Koromilas
- Lambros Konstantaras
- Lambros D. Callimahos
- Lambros Koutsonikas
- Lambros Malafouris
- Lambros Tsoumaris
Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 3.0). Read more →
Names that sound like Lambros
Phonetically similar names — useful when Lambros is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.
Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.
Frequently Asked Questions about Lambros
What does the name Lambros mean?
What is the origin of the name Lambros?
How popular is Lambros in 2026?
When was Lambros most popular?
Is Lambros a unisex name?
What names go well with Lambros?
What are nicknames or variants of Lambros?
About the name Lambros
Lambros is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1972 and has accumulated 52 births in the dataset. Lambros's peak popularity came in 1981 when it ranked #4,509. Use the chart and map above to compare Lambros's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.
Continue exploring
- Top names of 1981 →
- Names of the 1980s →
- Names starting with "L" →
- Browse all boy names →
- Top names of 2026 →
Data sources
- Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
- Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
- Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
- Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
- Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .
Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.