Lamarr
Pronunciation: [ l-uhm-AHR ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Lamarr first appeared in US Social Security records in 1968.
Over 19 babies have been named Lamarr in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Lamarr is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #67,168 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #67,168
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Latin origin
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About the Name Lamarr
Lamarr is a girl name .
Is Lamarr a boy or girl name? Lamarr is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #67,168 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #18,011. Lamarr is more commonly used as a boy name.
Lamarr is currently ranked #67,168 in popularity for girl 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.
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