How Many People Are Named Lamin?

Complete statistics for the name Lamin: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Lamin
Very Rare
Hebrew

Lamin means 'supplanter' in Hebrew and is very rare, with only 1 in 1,281,408 Americans having this name. There are 258 people named Lamin living in the US today, making it a genuinely modern name since 91% are under 30.

~314
Living in US
1 in 1,055,571
Americans
2007
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Supplanter
🌐
Origin
Hebrew
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 22
Personality Traits
Determined Strong Confident
22
Life Path Number

Life-path number 22 represents a powerful blend of vision and leadership, indicating someone who can inspire others to achieve great things.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

204,852
Worldwide Bearers
#5,090
Global Rank
🇬🇲 Gambia
132,406
🇸🇱 Sierra Leone
41,532
🇲🇲 Myanmar
9,188
🇮🇩 Indonesia
6,028
🇳🇬 Nigeria
4,540
🇸🇩 Sudan
2,380
🇱🇾 Libya
2,203
🇬🇭 Ghana
1,180
🇱🇷 Liberia
735
🇺🇸 United States
696

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
258 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 17
238
Would be under 30 (91%)
24
Would be 30–60 (9%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 262 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: 2007

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
71
Classic Feel
19
Modern Appeal
100
International
100

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Lamin Through the Generations

Lamin, a name that's been around since the late 20th century, saw its peak popularity in 2007 with 14 births. Today, there are 258 people named Lamin in the United States, with the majority being under 30 years old. The name's stability and modern appeal make it a unique choice for parents looking for something fresh yet meaningful.

⭐ Famous People Named Lamin

Lamin is a masculine given name of Arabic origin. Notable people with the name include:…

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🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Lamin's Hebrew roots

📄 About the Name Lamin

How Many People Have the Name Lamin?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 314 people in the United States currently share the name Lamin. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,055,571 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Lamin a Common or Rare Name?

Lamin 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 Lamin Mean?

Lamin means "supplanter" and comes from Hebrew origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 22.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Lamin in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Lamin Most Popular?

The name Lamin reached peak popularity in 2007, with 14 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 Lamin?

Approximately 314 people named Lamin live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 314. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,055,571 Americans.

Is Lamin a rare name?

Lamin is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,055,571 Americans has this name.

What does the name Lamin mean?

Lamin means "supplanter" and comes from Hebrew origins.

Is Lamin more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Lamin are male and 0% are female.

When was Lamin most popular?

Lamin peaked in 2007 with 14 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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US314
All-Time Births314
1 in X1 in 1,055,571
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age17
Peak Year2007
World Rank#5,090
Male %100%
Female %0%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.