Boy · #12,301 in 2026

Lamell

Name: Popularity of the name Lamell in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Lamell, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#12,301

Peak Rank

#4,420 (1976)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1976

First Year

2024

Last Year

1976

Peak Year

#4420

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Lamell

Lamell first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1976, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1976, when 7 Lamells were born — ranking #4,420 that year. As of 2026, Lamell ranks #12,301 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 52 Lamells have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Lamell

Phonetically similar names — useful when Lamell is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Lemuel
Lamellae
Loml
Lamel
Lemelle
Longueuil
Llama
Lama
Lamo
Lhama
Lemay
Lami

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Lamell

What does the name Lamell mean?

Lamell is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1976. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Lamell in 2026?

In 2026, Lamell ranks #12,301 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Lamell most popular?

Lamell reached its peak popularity in 1976, ranking #4,420 that year with 7 babies given the name.

Is Lamell a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Lamell is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Lamell?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Lamell include Rozelle, Marcellas, Briane. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Lamell

Lamell is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1976 and has accumulated 52 births in the dataset. Lamell's peak popularity came in 1976 when it ranked #4,420. Use the chart and map above to compare Lamell's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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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.