Lamon
Every Lamon since 1909 — 1,458 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Lamon
Lamon is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1909, 1,458 American babies have been named Lamon. Its peak came in 1974, when 36 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
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 Lamon stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Lamon year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | 5 | #13,270 |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | 5 | #13,303 |
| 2018 | 7 | #10,289 |
| 2017 | 10 | #7,903 |
| 2016 | 7 | #10,295 |
| 2015 | 5 | #13,215 |
| 2014 | 10 | #7,900 |
| 2013 | 14 | #6,110 |
| 2012 | 12 | #6,868 |
| 2011 | 10 | #7,846 |
| 2010 | 11 | #7,379 |
| 2009 | 13 | #6,663 |
| 2008 | 9 | #8,721 |
| 2007 | 17 | #5,340 |
| 2006 | 14 | #5,973 |
| 2005 | 20 | #4,403 |
| 2004 | 16 | #5,150 |
| 2003 | 15 | #5,178 |
| 2002 | 17 | #4,621 |
| 2001 | 16 | #4,809 |
| 2000 | 20 | #4,011 |
| 1995 | 15 | #4,181 |
| 1990 | 22 | #2,920 |
| 1985 | 20 | #2,560 |
| 1980 | 33 | #1,751 |
| 1975 | 23 | #2,039 |
| 1970 | 20 | #2,034 |
| 1965 | 8 | #3,126 |
| 1960 | 8 | #3,223 |
| 1955 | 15 | #2,100 |
| 1950 | 9 | #2,679 |
| 1945 | 9 | #2,493 |
| 1940 | 9 | #2,586 |
| 1935 | 15 | #1,878 |
| 1930 | 20 | #1,675 |
| 1925 | 12 | #2,517 |
| 1920 | 16 | #2,097 |
| 1915 | 14 | #2,025 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Lamon in 2025?
Lamon did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Lamon?
1,458 babies have been named Lamon in the United States since 1909, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Lamon most popular?
Lamon peaked in 1974, when 36 newborns received the name.
Is Lamon a boy or girl name?
Lamon is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Lamon rising or falling?
Lamon is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.