Lam
Pronunciation: [ l-AM ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Start comparing →Historical Record
Lam first appeared in US Social Security records in 1977.
Over 549 babies have been named Lam in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Lam is past its peak , currently ranked #12,039 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #12,039
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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About the Name Lam
Lam is a boy name .
Is Lam a boy or girl name? Lam is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #12,039 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #57,709. Lam is more commonly used as a boy name.
Lam is currently ranked #12,039 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Lam include Lamar, Lamont, Lamir . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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