Lamario
A masculine name of Italian or Spanish origin meaning "of Lamer".
Name Census estimates that about 559 living Americans carry the first name Lamario. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Lamario today is around 33 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lamario births was 1987 (29 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lamario. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
559
~ 1 in 613,156 Americans
Peak year
1987
29 babies that year
Average age
33
years old
2023 SSA rank
#13,347
Tracked since 1973
Popularity
Lamario: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Lamario from the 1970s through to the 2020s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 224 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1980s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Lamario by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Lamario during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Lamarios live
The SSA's state-level files cover 6 states and territories. Georgia, Mississippi, Alabama recorded the most babies named Lamario, while Tennessee, Louisiana, Illinois recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 7 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Lamario
The name Lamario has its roots in the ancient Etruscan civilization that flourished in what is now modern-day Italy between the 8th and 3rd centuries BC. It is believed to be derived from the Etruscan word "lamar," which translates to "seeker of knowledge" or "scholar." The name's origins can be traced back to the Etruscan city-states, where education and learning were highly valued.
One of the earliest known references to the name Lamario can be found in a collection of Etruscan inscriptions dating back to the 5th century BC. These inscriptions were discovered in the ruins of an ancient temple near the city of Veii, indicating that the name held significant cultural and religious importance during that time.
In the 2nd century AD, a Roman philosopher and historian named Lamario of Pompeii gained recognition for his writings on the subject of ethics and morality. His work, titled "De Virtutibus" (On Virtues), was widely read and studied throughout the Roman Empire, further cementing the name's association with scholarly pursuits.
During the Renaissance period, a renowned Italian polymath named Lamario Fiorentino (1460-1537) made significant contributions to the fields of mathematics, astronomy, and engineering. His groundbreaking work on the principles of mechanics and his innovative designs for military fortifications earned him widespread acclaim and patronage from influential figures of the time.
In the 17th century, a Spanish explorer and cartographer named Lamario de Villanueva (1592-1659) gained fame for his extensive explorations of the Pacific Ocean and his meticulous mapping of the coastlines of the Americas. His detailed charts and navigation logs proved invaluable for future maritime expeditions and helped advance the understanding of global geography.
Another notable figure bearing the name Lamario was a French philosopher and writer named Lamario Descartes (1710-1785), who was a prominent figure during the Age of Enlightenment. His works on rationalism and skepticism had a profound impact on the intellectual discourse of the time and influenced many subsequent thinkers and philosophers.
While the name Lamario has its roots in ancient Etruscan culture, its association with scholarship, exploration, and intellectual pursuits has persisted throughout various periods of history, making it a name with a rich and multifaceted legacy.
People
Lamario + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Lamario as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with L
Other first names starting with L with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Lamario: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lamario?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 559 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lamario going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 613,156 US residents.
Is Lamario a common name?
We classify Lamario as "Very Rare". It ranks above 85.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 578 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lamario most popular?
The single biggest year for Lamario was 1987, when 29 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lamario is about 33 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Lamario a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Lamario in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.