Lamontae
A masculine name of African American origin meaning "mountain of victory".
Name Census estimates that about 295 living Americans carry the first name Lamontae. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Lamontae today is around 19 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lamontae births was 2008 (16 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lamontae. 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
295
~ 1 in 1,161,879 Americans
Peak year
2008
16 babies that year
Average age
19
years old
2023 SSA rank
#10,332
Tracked since 1990
Popularity
Lamontae: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Lamontae from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 108 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2000s peak, Lamontae remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Lamontae 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 Lamontae during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Lamontaes live
Origin
Meaning and history of Lamontae
The name Lamontae has its linguistic roots in a combination of the French prefix "la" meaning "the" and the English word "mont" meaning "mountain." The first recorded use of the name can be traced back to the early 19th century in parts of the American South, where it was likely coined by combining these two elements.
It is believed that the name was initially given to children born in mountainous regions, as a way to pay homage to the natural beauty and grandeur of their surroundings. Over time, the name gained popularity and spread beyond its original geographical confines.
One of the earliest documented individuals with the name Lamontae was Lamontae Jackson, a farmer born in 1832 in the Appalachian region of Virginia. He was known for his expertise in cultivating crops on the steep mountain slopes and for his commitment to preserving the local traditions of his community.
In the late 19th century, Lamontae Williams, a renowned mountaineer and explorer from Tennessee, made a name for himself by being the first person to successfully summit several peaks in the Great Smoky Mountains. His daring expeditions and detailed accounts of the region's rugged terrain inspired many aspiring adventurers of the time.
During the early 20th century, Lamontae Davis, a prominent artist from North Carolina, gained recognition for his vivid landscape paintings depicting the majestic beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains. His works were celebrated for their ability to capture the essence of the mountains and the resilience of the people who called them home.
In the realm of literature, Lamontae Moore, an acclaimed poet born in 1948 in West Virginia, wrote extensively about the profound connection between humanity and the natural world, often drawing inspiration from the towering peaks and verdant valleys of his native Appalachian region.
Another notable figure was Lamontae Harris, a pioneering environmentalist and conservationist from Kentucky, who dedicated his life to protecting the delicate ecosystems of the Appalachian Mountains. His tireless efforts in the latter half of the 20th century helped raise awareness about the importance of preserving these natural wonders for future generations.
People
Lamontae + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Lamontae 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
Lamontae: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lamontae?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 295 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lamontae 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 1,161,879 US residents.
Is Lamontae a common name?
We classify Lamontae as "Very Rare". It ranks above 79% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 299 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lamontae most popular?
The single biggest year for Lamontae was 2008, when 16 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lamontae is about 19 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Lamontae a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Lamontae 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.