Lamonte: Name Popularity, History & Rankings (1880

By decade. Change compares yearly averages, so the current partial decade is on equal footing. Best rank is the name's best yearly rank within the decade.

Decade	Boys	Per year	Change	Best rank
1880s	–	–	–	–
1890s	–	–	–	–
1900s	–	–	–	–
1910s	24	2	–	#3,641
1920s	52	5	+117%	#3,408
1930s	75	8	+44%	#2,012
1940s	171	17	+128%	#1,397
1950s	259	26	+51%	#1,260
1960s	440	44	+70%	#890
1970s	625	63	+42%	#845
1980s	359	36	-43%	#1,482
1990s	577	58	+61%	#1,367
2000s	430	43	-25%	#2,035
2010s	299	30	-30%	#2,655
2020s (to 2025)	106	18	-41%	#4,319

Decade

Boys

Per year

Change

Best rank

1880s

–

1890s

–

1900s

–

1910s

–

#3,641

1920s

+117%

#3,408

1930s

+44%

#2,012

1940s

171

+128%

#1,397

1950s

259

+51%

#1,260

1960s

440

+70%

#890

1970s

625

+42%

#845

1980s

359

-43%

#1,482

1990s

577

+61%

#1,367

2000s

430

-25%

#2,035

2010s

299

-30%

#2,655

2020s (to 2025)

106

-41%

#4,319

The story of Lamonte

Lamonte is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #6,023 in 2025 with 15 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.

Since 1915, 3,417 American babies have been named Lamonte. Its peak came in 1971, when 91 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 Lamonte stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

How old are people named Lamonte?

The median living Lamonte is about 38 years old; half are between 24 and 54. An estimated 3,000 people named Lamonte are alive in the United States today.

Estimated from births per year and Social Security period life tables; an approximation of the living age distribution, by age in years.

Lamonte year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year	Boys	Boys rank
2025	15	#6,023
2024	16	#5,801
2023	15	#6,097
2022	13	#6,689
2021	24	#4,319
2020	23	#4,359
2019	18	#5,269
2018	28	#3,842
2017	20	#4,853
2016	33	#3,405
2015	24	#4,243
2014	24	#4,204
2013	35	#3,162
2012	46	#2,655
2011	36	#3,144
2010	35	#3,213
2009	43	#2,825
2008	38	#3,080
2007	50	#2,525
2006	37	#3,007
2005	38	#2,826
2004	37	#2,824
2003	44	#2,412
2002	46	#2,277
2001	47	#2,204
2000	50	#2,035
1995	52	#1,721
1990	52	#1,600
1985	38	#1,659
1980	35	#1,679
1975	62	#1,061
1970	67	#998
1965	38	#1,249
1960	29	#1,506
1955	20	#1,759
1950	22	#1,593
1945	10	#2,326
1940	10	#2,408
1935	9	#2,628
1930	7	#3,452
1925	7	#3,580
1920	6	#4,056
1915	6	#3,641
1910	–	–
1905	–	–
1900	–	–
1895	–	–
1890	–	–
1885	–	–
1880	–	–

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Lamonte, drawn from the same Social Security data as the charts above.

How old is the average Lamonte?

The median living Lamonte is about 38 years old. Half of all living Lamontes are between 24 and 54 years old.

How many people named Lamonte are alive today?

An estimated 3,000 people named Lamonte are alive in the United States, based on 3,417 recorded births and Social Security life tables.

How popular is the name Lamonte in 2025?

Lamonte ranked #6,023 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 15 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Lamonte?

3,417 babies have been named Lamonte in the United States since 1915, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Lamonte most popular?

Lamonte peaked in 1971, when 91 newborns received the name.

Is Lamonte a boy or girl name?

Lamonte is overwhelmingly a boy's name: 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Lamonte rising or falling?

Lamonte is declining, less popular now than a decade ago.

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Lamonte popularity over time

The story of Lamonte

How old are people named Lamonte?

Lamonte year by year

Frequently asked questions

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