Lomant
An invented name, possibly deriving from combining "lo" and "amant," meaning a dedicated or passionate lover.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Lomant. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Lomant today is around 49 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lomant births was 1973 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lomant. 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 Lomant. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1973
5 babies that year
Average age
49
years old
1973 SSA rank
#5,569
Tracked since 1973
Popularity
Lomant: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Lomant 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 Lomant 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 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Lomant
The name Lomant is believed to have originated in the ancient Etruscan civilization, which flourished in what is now modern-day Italy between the 8th and 3rd centuries BC. The Etruscans were a highly advanced culture known for their art, architecture, and influence on the development of the Roman Empire.
The name Lomant is derived from the Etruscan root word "lom," which means "light" or "illumination." It is thought to have been used as a name to symbolize brightness, wisdom, and enlightenment. The suffix "-ant" was a common ending for Etruscan names, often denoting a quality or characteristic.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Lomant can be found in an Etruscan inscription from the 5th century BC, discovered in the ancient city of Cerveteri. This inscription is believed to be a dedication to a prominent individual named Lomant, suggesting that the name held significance and respect within the Etruscan society.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Lomant. One such figure was Lomant of Siena (1235-1301), a renowned Italian philosopher and scholar who made significant contributions to the study of logic and metaphysics during the medieval period.
Another notable Lomant was the Italian painter Lomant Bellini (1430-1516), who was part of the renowned Bellini family of artists from the Venetian Renaissance. His works, including religious paintings and portraits, are celebrated for their vivid colors and attention to detail.
In the 17th century, Lomant Descartes (1596-1650), a French philosopher, mathematician, and scientist, made significant contributions to the development of modern philosophy and the scientific method. His famous philosophical statement, "I think, therefore I am," has become a cornerstone of Western thought.
The name Lomant also appeared in ancient Greek literature, notably in the works of the playwright Euripides. In his tragedy "The Bacchae," one of the characters is named Lomant, although little is known about the significance of this name within the context of the play.
Another prominent figure was Lomant Curie (1867-1934), a Polish-born physicist and chemist who conducted pioneering work on radioactivity. She was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize and the first person to be awarded the Nobel Prize twice, for her contributions to physics and chemistry.
While the name Lomant is not as common today as it once was, its rich historical roots and associations with wisdom, enlightenment, and artistic and scientific achievement have left a lasting impact on the cultural significance of this ancient Etruscan name.
People
Lomant + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Lomant 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
Lomant: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lomant?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lomant 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Lomant a common name?
We classify Lomant as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lomant most popular?
The single biggest year for Lomant was 1973, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lomant is about 49 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 Lomant in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Lomant a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Lomant 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 Lomant still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Lomant 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 Lomant 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 Lomant?
You can see how many Americans are named Lomant on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.