How Many People Are Named Lamark?
Complete statistics for the name Lamark: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Lamark is a very rare name for boys, with only 446 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 740,402 Americans. The name peaked in popularity back in 1972 with 25 births, showing how its usage has remained stable over the decades.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 2 represents balance and harmony.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 46All 490 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1972Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Lamark Through the Generations
Lamark has seen a steady presence in the United States since the early 1970s, with its peak year being 1972 when 25 babies were given this name. Over the years, the name has maintained a stable trend, with 490 total births recorded throughout history. Today, the average age of someone named Lamark is 46, indicating a balanced distribution across different age groups. Among the 446 living individuals, 72 are under 30, 343 are aged between 30 and 60, and 75 are over 60, reflecting a fairly even spread across generations.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Lamark's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Lamark
How Many People Have the Name Lamark?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 306 people in the United States currently share the name Lamark. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,083,168 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Lamark a Common or Rare Name?
Lamark is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Lamark Mean?
Lamark means "creative variant of Lamar" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 2.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Lamark in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Lamark Most Popular?
The name Lamark reached peak popularity in 1972, with 25 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Lamark?
Approximately 306 people named Lamark live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 306. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,083,168 Americans.
Is Lamark a rare name?
Lamark is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,083,168 Americans has this name.
What does the name Lamark mean?
Lamark means "creative variant of Lamar" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Lamark more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Lamark are male and 0% are female.
When was Lamark most popular?
Lamark peaked in 1972 with 25 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.