Lamia
Every Lamia since 1968 — 1,390 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Lamia
Lamia is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #8,637 in 2025 with 12 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1968, 1,390 American babies have been named Lamia. Its peak came in 2004, when 50 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Lamia stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Lamia year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | #8,637 |
| 2024 | 16 | #7,106 |
| 2023 | 23 | #5,484 |
| 2022 | 20 | #6,119 |
| 2021 | 20 | #6,075 |
| 2020 | 29 | #4,611 |
| 2019 | 35 | #4,117 |
| 2018 | 29 | #4,723 |
| 2017 | 39 | #3,889 |
| 2016 | 35 | #4,205 |
| 2015 | 35 | #4,194 |
| 2014 | 36 | #4,152 |
| 2013 | 44 | #3,543 |
| 2012 | 33 | #4,442 |
| 2011 | 48 | #3,387 |
| 2010 | 26 | #5,338 |
| 2009 | 30 | #4,882 |
| 2008 | 45 | #3,619 |
| 2007 | 45 | #3,633 |
| 2006 | 45 | #3,537 |
| 2005 | 35 | #4,075 |
| 2004 | 50 | #3,106 |
| 2003 | 45 | #3,269 |
| 2002 | 41 | #3,365 |
| 2001 | 36 | #3,671 |
| 2000 | 45 | #3,101 |
| 1995 | 18 | #5,332 |
| 1990 | 21 | #4,605 |
| 1985 | 11 | #6,258 |
| 1980 | 12 | #5,721 |
| 1975 | 7 | #7,564 |
| 1970 | 7 | #6,696 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Lamia in 2025?
Lamia ranked #8,637 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 12 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Lamia?
1,390 babies have been named Lamia in the United States since 1968, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Lamia most popular?
Lamia peaked in 2004, when 50 newborns received the name.
Is Lamia a boy or girl name?
Lamia is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Lamia rising or falling?
Lamia is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.