Lamont Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Lamont has Scottish origins, derived from the Gaelic 'Laomainn', meaning 'lawman'. It has evolved through historical forms and is recognized for its strong connotation of authority. There is no biblical relevance associated with the name. Lamont gained popularity in Scotland during the Middle Ages and continues to be used today, often viewed positively as a name of strength and character. Notable figures include Lamont Dozier and Lamont Peterson.
The name Lamont is most popular in District of Columbia, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation X (Gen X) generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is declining in usage, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Lamont has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Lamont' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1500th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 866th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 505th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 329th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 540th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 911th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1705th out of 23106 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 10248th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 5836th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 20144th out of 27321 names. Discover how the name 'Lamont' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Lamont"
Pronunciation
/ləˈmɒnt/
Origin
Scottish
Etymology
The name Lamont is derived from the Gaelic 'Laomainn', which means 'the lawman' or 'man of law'. It originally referred to a family name in Scotland.
Meaning
lawman
Language Evolution
Laomainn, Lamont
Historical Usage
The name Lamont gained popularity in Scotland during the Middle Ages and has remained in use as both a surname and a given name since then.
Variants & Derivatives
Lamon, Lamonte, Mont
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Lamont is perceived as a strong and distinctive name, often associated with individuality and resilience.
Famous People
Lamont Dozier, Lamont Peterson, Lamont Bentley
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Lamont"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Lamont"
"Lamont" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 1500th of 7545 | 385 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 866th of 6773 | 985 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 505th of 7552 | 4,187 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 329th of 10718 | 9,076 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 540th of 16616 | 5,035 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 911th of 24088 | 3,166 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 1705th of 23106 | 1,136 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 10248th of 12526 | 13 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 5836th of 19264 | 135 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 20144th of 27321 | 17 |
Regional Popularity of "Lamont" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
83.05% 1176th/1416 |
77.23% 1065th/1379 |
- |
85.99% 982nd/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
40.56% 627th/1546 |
36.12% 562nd/1556 |
82.83% 1949th/2353 |
41.18% 637th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
18.10% 403rd/2227 |
13.87% 337th/2430 |
24.96% 712th/2853 |
20.58% 571st/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
9.50% 279th/2937 |
6.60% 230th/3483 |
10.23% 360th/3518 |
12.07% 488th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
12.16% 448th/3685 |
8.29% 371st/4475 |
11.28% 586th/5194 |
12.55% 793rd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
14.88% 682nd/4582 |
14.45% 746th/5164 |
12.62% 923rd/7313 |
18.32% 1367th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
31.85% 1269th/3984 |
34.95% 1568th/4487 |
29.01% 1979th/6822 |
35.79% 2246th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Lamont" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Lamont"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Lamont" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.