Boy · #3,387 in 2026

Lamir

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

Current Rank

#3,387

Peak Rank

#2,845 (2023)

Total Babies

546

5-Yr Trend

+41%

1990

First Year

2026

Last Year

2023

Peak Year

#2845

Peak Rank

546

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Lamir

Lamir first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1990, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2023, when 44 Lamirs were born — ranking #2,845 that year. As of 2026, Lamir ranks #3,387 for baby boys with 35 births, rising sharply (+41% over the past five years). In total, more than 546 Lamirs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Lamir

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

Lemaire
Lamar
Lanier
Lamarr
Lemar
Lemoore
Lenore
Lamore
Llamar
Shamir
Linear
Limiter

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Lamir

What does the name Lamir mean?

Lamir is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1990. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Lamir in 2026?

In 2026, Lamir ranks #3,387 among boys' names in the U.S., with 35 babies given the name that year.

When was Lamir most popular?

Lamir reached its peak popularity in 2023, ranking #2,845 that year with 44 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Lamir most popular?

Lamir has historically been most popular in Michigan, Pennsylvania, Georgia. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Lamir.

Is Lamir a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Lamir?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Lamir include Kazi, Tyaire, Londyn. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Lamir

Lamir is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1990 and has accumulated 546 births in the dataset. Lamir's peak popularity came in 2023 when it ranked #2,845. Use the chart and map above to compare Lamir'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.