Lamont

Pronunciation: [ l-uhm-AHNT ]

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Girl Name #35,884 Most Popular Hidden Gem 6 Letters

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

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Meaning & Origin

Lamont is a girl name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced l-uhm-AHNT.

Parents who love the name Lamont often also consider Melicia, Demetri, Felina .

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Historical Record

Lamont first appeared in US Social Security records in 1960.

Over 165 babies have been named Lamont in the United States since SSA records began.

Today, Lamont is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #35,884 for girl names in the US .

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Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#35,884
Total SSA Count
6

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Lam Lamo Lamoy Lamoie Lay Laie Lamkins

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Lamont is also used as a boy name, ranked #2618.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lamont

Is Lamont a boy or girl name?
Lamont is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #35884. As a boy name, it is ranked #2618. Lamont is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Lamont?
Lamont is pronounced l-uhm-AHNT.
How popular is the name Lamont?
Lamont is currently ranked #35884 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Lamont?
Common nicknames for Lamont include Lam, Lamo, Lamoy, Lamoie, Lay, Laie, and Lamkins.
Is Lamont a common or rare name?
Lamont is an uncommon name, ranked #35884 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
What girl names are similar to Lamont?
Lamont pairs well with Melicia, Demetri, Felina, Ingram in style and sound.

About the Name Lamont

Lamont is a girl name .

Is Lamont a boy or girl name? Lamont is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #35,884 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #2,618. Lamont is more commonly used as a boy name.

Lamont is currently ranked #35,884 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Lamont include Lam, Lamo, Lamoy, Lamoie, Lay, Laie, and Lamkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

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