The baby name Lamarr is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ləˈmɑr/ (luh-MAR).
The baby name Lamarr is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ləˈmɑr/ (luh-MAR).
Lamarr is English, French in Origin.
Lamarr is a modern American given name, most often masculine, that reflects a variant spelling of Lamar. Lamar ultimately comes from a French toponymic surname, de la Mare, meaning "of the pond/pool," hence "dweller by the pond" or "marsh." Because Spanish la mar means "the sea," some interpret Lamarr with a maritime sense as well, though this is a later association rather than the historical root.
Used as a first name in the United States since the early 20th century, Lamarr peaked in midcentury records and remains familiar through sports and entertainment. The double-r form gained visibility via Hollywood (Hedy Lamarr's stage surname), encouraging Americanized spellings. Variants and related forms include Lamar, LaMar, LaMarr, Lemar, and LeMar; occasional unisex use appears, but the name is predominantly male. Nicknames include Lam and Mar.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GH | Boys | 0 | #361 | 1 | 8,138 |
| IQ | Girls | 0 | #525 | 1 | 11,303 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #573 | 1 | 11,342 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #597 | 1 | 20,968 |
| IL | Girls | 0 | #645 | 1 | 11,648 |
| SY | 0 | #764 | 4 | 11,684 | |
| United States | Boys | 2024 | #887 | 6 | 7,044 |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #925 | 1 | 15,035 |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #1,006 | 4 | 14,742 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,013 | 2 | 25,931 |
| MA | 0 | #1,199 | 1 | 20,986 | |
| DZ | 0 | #1,234 | 1 | 20,130 | |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,236 | 1 | 25,928 |
| TR | 0 | #1,254 | 1 | 19,440 | |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,271 | 2 | 25,619 |
Lamarr is popular in 13 countries — most recent births per country:
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