Lamarr
Pronunciation: [ l-uhm-AHR ]
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Lamarr first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 2,544 babies have been named Lamarr in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Lamarr is past its peak , currently ranked #18,011 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #18,011
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Lamarr
Lamarr is a boy name .
Is Lamarr a boy or girl name? Lamarr is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #18,011 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #67,168. Lamarr is more commonly used as a boy name.
Lamarr is currently ranked #18,011 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Lamarr include Lam, Lama, Lamay, Lamaie, Lay, Laie, and Lamkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Lamarr include Lamar . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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