Lamine
A masculine Arabic given name meaning "faithful, trustworthy".
Name Census estimates that about 290 living Americans carry the first name Lamine. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Lamine today is around 15 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lamine births was 2023 (16 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lamine. 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
290
~ 1 in 1,181,912 Americans
Peak year
2023
16 babies that year
Average age
15
years old
2024 SSA rank
#5,781
Tracked since 1980
Popularity
Lamine: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Lamine from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 104 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2000s peak, Lamine remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Lamine 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 Lamine during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Lamines live
Origin
Meaning and history of Lamine
The given name Lamine finds its origins in the Arabic language. It is a variant of the name Amin, which means "trustworthy" or "faithful." The name's roots can be traced back to the 7th century when Islam was spreading through the Arabian Peninsula.
Lamine gained popularity among Muslim communities, particularly in West Africa and parts of the Middle East. In ancient texts, such as the Quran, the word "amin" is mentioned as a supplication, indicating one's belief in the divine teachings.
One of the earliest known historical figures to bear the name Lamine was Lamine Guèye, a Senegalese politician and statesman who lived from 1891 to 1968. He played a significant role in Senegal's independence movement and served as the country's first Prime Minister.
Another notable figure was Lamine Ndiaye, a Senegalese scholar and Islamic leader who lived from 1848 to 1917. He was renowned for his contributions to the spread of Islam and the preservation of Islamic education in West Africa.
In the literary realm, Lamine Gueye, a Senegalese writer and playwright, made his mark with works that explored themes of identity, tradition, and modernity. He was born in 1891 and passed away in 1968.
Lamine Kaba, a Guinean politician and diplomat, served as the President of the National Assembly of Guinea from 1972 to 1984. He was born in 1917 and played a crucial role in shaping Guinea's political landscape during the post-independence era.
Lamine Diakhate, a Senegalese artist and sculptor, gained recognition for his intricate wood carvings and sculptures that portrayed traditional African themes. He was born in 1928 and his works have been exhibited in various galleries and museums around the world.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who have borne the name Lamine. While the name's origins can be traced back to the Arabic language and Islamic culture, it has gained widespread recognition and popularity across various regions and communities.
People
Lamine + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Lamine 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
Lamine: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lamine?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 290 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lamine 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 1,181,912 US residents.
Is Lamine a common name?
We classify Lamine as "Very Rare". It ranks above 78.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 293 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lamine most popular?
The single biggest year for Lamine was 2023, when 16 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lamine is about 15 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Lamine a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Lamine 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.