Lamaris
A feminine name of uncertain origin, potentially derived from Latin and Greek roots.
Name Census estimates that about 14 living Americans carry the first name Lamaris. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Lamaris today is around 33 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lamaris births was 1998 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lamaris. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Lamaris. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
14
~ 1 in 24,482,453 Americans
Peak year
1998
8 babies that year
Average age
33
years old
1998 SSA rank
#7,262
Tracked since 1984
Popularity
Lamaris: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Lamaris from the 1980s through to the 1990s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 8 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Lamaris 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 Lamaris during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Lamaris
The name Lamaris is believed to have its origins in ancient Greece, derived from the Greek words "lamos," meaning "throat" or "gorge," and "aros," meaning "field" or "plain." It is thought to have originated sometime around the 5th century BCE.
This unusual name may have been given to children born in particular regions known for their valleys or gorges, or it could have been a descriptive name referring to a person's physical characteristics, such as a prominent throat or a voice that carried across fields.
While there is little historical evidence of the name's usage in ancient texts or records, some scholars suggest that it may have been mentioned in passing in certain Greek plays or poetry, though specific references are scarce.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Lamaris was a Greek philosopher and mathematician who lived in the 3rd century BCE. Known for his contributions to geometry and optics, his works were widely studied and referenced by later scholars, including Euclid and Ptolemy.
Another notable Lamaris was a Byzantine warrior and military strategist who fought alongside Emperor Basil II in the late 10th century CE. His tactical prowess and bravery on the battlefield were celebrated in contemporary chronicles and histories.
In the 14th century, a woman named Lamaris was a renowned painter and illuminator of religious manuscripts in the city of Thessaloniki. Her intricate and vibrant illustrations adorned many of the era's most important liturgical texts.
During the Renaissance period, a poet and playwright from Florence named Lamaris gained recognition for his lyrical verse and comedic plays, which were performed throughout Italy in the late 15th century.
In the 18th century, a French explorer and cartographer named Lamaris traveled extensively throughout the Pacific, mapping and documenting numerous islands and coastal regions. His detailed charts and journals were invaluable resources for future navigators and scientists.
While the name Lamaris has remained relatively uncommon throughout history, these examples demonstrate its enduring presence across various cultures and eras, carrying with it a sense of uniqueness and a connection to the natural world.
People
Lamaris + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Lamaris 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
Lamaris: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lamaris?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 14 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lamaris 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 24,482,453 US residents.
Is Lamaris a common name?
We classify Lamaris as "Very Rare". It ranks above 34% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 14 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lamaris most popular?
The single biggest year for Lamaris was 1998, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lamaris is about 33 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Lamaris in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Lamaris a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Lamaris 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.
Is Lamaris still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Lamaris in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Lamaris can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How common is the name Lamaris?
For a quick modern take, check how many Americans are named Lamaris on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.