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Origin & history of Lamarr1
French roots
Lamarr is a spelling variant of Lamar, from the French phrase la mer meaning of the sea or from the sea. Originally a French surname, the name shifted to a given name in the United States, particularly within African American naming traditions. The Lamarr spelling, with the double-r, was popularized through associations with Hollywood actress Hedy Lamarr. Lamarr peaked in 1984.
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Root name
The root form of Lamarr is
Lamar — meaning Of the sea.
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Modern usage
Lamarr remains a beloved choice. Timeless appeal across cultures and generations.
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How popular is Lamarr?
1984
peak year
Lamarr first appeared in U.S. records in 1918. The name climbed in popularity through the 1980s, reaching its peak of #1,049 nationally in 1984 with 73 babies that year. Lamarr's usage has fallen in recent decades. Today, Lamarr is a rare name in U.S. records with about 15 babies named Lamarr each year. In all, around 2,917 babies have been registered as Lamarr since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations
1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
73
Babies named in peak year
(ranked #1,049)
(ranked #1,049)
15
Avg. per year
(last decade)
(last decade)
150
Total registrations
last 10 years
last 10 years
2,917
All-time total
(since 1880)
(since 1880)
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Numerology of Lamarr9
Life path number
The Humanitarian
Compassion, wisdom and humanitarianism.
🌍Humanitarian
🎨Creative
🌟Wise
💝Loving
L3
A1
M4
A1
R9
R9
Sum: 27 → Life path 9
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Personality of Lamarr🌍
Compassionate soul
They carry the weight of the world with grace.
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Richly creative
Deep feeling translates into deep art.
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Old soul wisdom
They've always seemed wiser than their years.
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Unconditional love
Their love is vast and forgiving.
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