Lameen
An Arabic name meaning obedient, submissive, or humble.
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Lameen. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Lameen today is around 46 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lameen births was 1977 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lameen. 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 Lameen. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
1977
6 babies that year
Average age
46
years old
1977 SSA rank
#5,532
Tracked since 1977
Popularity
Lameen: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Lameen 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 Lameen during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Lameen
The given name Lameen has its origins in the Arabic language, derived from the word "lam'a" which means "to shine" or "to gleam." This name is believed to have emerged during the early Islamic period, around the 7th century AD, in the Arabian Peninsula and the regions surrounding it.
In Arabic culture, names often carry deep symbolic meanings and are chosen with great care. The name Lameen reflects a desire for the bearer to possess a radiant personality, intelligence, and a brilliant demeanor. It is a name that conveys a sense of enlightenment, clarity, and a shining presence.
While there are no specific historical references to the name Lameen in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it is believed to have been in use among the Arabic-speaking populations since the early days of Islam. The earliest recorded examples of the name can be traced back to the medieval period, particularly in regions such as the Middle East and North Africa.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Lameen. One of the earliest recorded examples is Lameen al-Basri (699-738 AD), a renowned Islamic scholar and jurist who lived in Basra, modern-day Iraq. He was highly respected for his knowledge of Islamic law and his contributions to the study of hadith (sayings of the Prophet Muhammad).
Another notable figure was Lameen al-Tusi (1064-1092 AD), a Persian mathematician and astronomer from the city of Tus, located in modern-day Iran. He made significant contributions to the field of mathematics, particularly in the areas of spherical geometry and numerical analysis.
In the 13th century, Lameen al-Dimashqi (1201-1278 AD) was a prominent Syrian historian and geographer. He authored several works, including a comprehensive geographical encyclopedia titled "Nukhbat al-Dahr fi 'Aja'ib al-Barr wa'l-Bahr" (The Cream of the Era in the Wonders of Land and Sea).
During the medieval period, the name Lameen also found its way into the Ottoman Empire. One notable bearer was Lameen Pasha (1472-1536 AD), an Ottoman statesman and military commander who served as the Grand Vizier (chief advisor) to Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent.
In more recent times, Lameen Abadi (1879-1957 AD) was an Indian Muslim scholar and poet from Lucknow, known for his contributions to Urdu literature and his work in promoting educational reforms in the region.
People
Lameen + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Lameen 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
Lameen: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lameen?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lameen 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 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Lameen a common name?
We classify Lameen as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lameen most popular?
The single biggest year for Lameen was 1977, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lameen is about 46 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 Lameen in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Lameen a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Lameen 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 Lameen still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Lameen 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 Lameen 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 many people are called Lameen?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.