Lamari
Every Lamari since 1997 — 669 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Lamari
Lamari is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,096 in 2025 with 26 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1997, 669 American babies have been named Lamari — about 67% boys and 33% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2012, when 51 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Lamari stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Lamari year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | #16,247 | 26 | #4,096 |
| 2024 | 5 | #16,612 | 18 | #5,352 |
| 2023 | 9 | #10,796 | 14 | #6,373 |
| 2022 | 10 | #10,090 | 23 | #4,519 |
| 2021 | 13 | #8,288 | 12 | #6,935 |
| 2020 | 12 | #8,709 | 21 | #4,635 |
| 2019 | 13 | #8,398 | 22 | #4,577 |
| 2018 | — | — | 28 | #3,841 |
| 2017 | 11 | #9,657 | 16 | #5,685 |
| 2016 | 6 | #15,399 | 22 | #4,559 |
| 2015 | 8 | #12,462 | 20 | #4,821 |
| 2014 | 7 | #13,914 | 16 | #5,613 |
| 2013 | 8 | #12,646 | 14 | #6,108 |
| 2012 | 17 | #7,313 | 34 | #3,276 |
| 2011 | 5 | #18,337 | 19 | #4,921 |
| 2010 | 14 | #8,529 | 19 | #4,957 |
| 2009 | 12 | #9,736 | 33 | #3,375 |
| 2008 | 7 | #14,680 | 19 | #4,990 |
| 2007 | 14 | #8,815 | 13 | #6,478 |
| 2006 | 8 | #13,057 | 12 | #6,721 |
| 2005 | 6 | #15,565 | 13 | #6,077 |
| 2004 | 5 | #17,608 | 14 | #5,666 |
| 2003 | 7 | #13,218 | 7 | #9,233 |
| 2002 | 5 | #16,942 | 7 | #9,003 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Lamari in 2025?
Lamari ranked #4,096 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 26 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Lamari?
669 babies have been named Lamari in the United States since 1997, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Lamari most popular?
Lamari peaked in 2012, when 51 newborns received the name.
Is Lamari a boy or girl name?
Lamari is used for both: about 33% of babies named Lamari have been girls and 67% boys.
Is the name Lamari rising or falling?
Lamari is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.