Sibling names for Lamar
Names that sound like they belong in the same family as Lamar usually share its era. These sister and brother names rose and fell on a similar curve to Lamar, whose busiest decade was the 1980s, and are about as common, so neither child's name will feel dated or unusual next to the other.
Sister names for Lamar
| Name | Meaning | Rank 2025 | Babies, last 5 years | Peak decade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elvia | #4,689 | 183 | 1990s | |
| Margarita | "pearl" | #1,893 | 536 | 1950s |
| Imelda | #4,295 | 179 | 1970s | |
| Martina | #1,371 | 841 | 1980s | |
| Josefina | #1,891 | 467 | 1920s | |
| Juana | #1,223 | 939 | 1990s | |
| Veronica | bringing victory (from Berenice); linked to 'true image' | #427 | 3,787 | 1980s |
| Priscilla | from Prisca, 'old, ancient' (Latin) | #544 | 2,383 | 1940s |
| Angelita | #6,566 | 108 | 1970s | |
| Carmen | #389 | 3,673 | 1960s | |
| Estela | star | #1,624 | 622 | 1950s |
| Portia | #7,803 | 64 | 1980s |
Brother names for Lamar
| Name | Meaning | Rank 2025 | Babies, last 5 years | Peak decade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ramon | Spanish form of Raymond | #852 | 1,533 | 1980s |
| Alfonso | "noble" + "ready" | #1,012 | 1,215 | 1990s |
| Gregorio | #2,336 | 277 | 1990s | |
| Federico | #2,043 | 372 | 1990s | |
| Benito | #1,002 | 966 | 1990s | |
| Fidel | #1,875 | 406 | 1990s | |
| Ruben | see, a son! | #480 | 3,191 | 1990s |
| Eloy | #3,010 | 217 | 1970s | |
| Corwin | #4,424 | 116 | 1990s | |
| Manuel | God is with us | #371 | 4,928 | 1990s |
| Rene | "reborn" | #1,092 | 1,091 | 1960s |
Lamar's era
Lamar ranked #1,517 for boys in 2025, against #818 in 2015. Its best year was 1980, at #314. Names that rose and fell with it share its period feel, which keeps the set consistent.
Timeless names that go with any sibling
These names have been used steadily for a hundred years, so they sit comfortably next to a name from any era, Lamar included.
Girls: Elizabeth, Maria, Cecilia, Julia, Miriam, Nina. Boys: Samuel, Anthony, Wesley, Vincent, Calvin, Victor.
How these were chosen
Each suggestion's share of US babies has followed a curve close to Lamar's since 1880, and its recent number of babies is within about twelve times Lamar's, so the names are in the same league. Names starting with the same letter as Lamar or with the same ending are left out, so the names go together without matching. Spellings of Lamar itself are excluded.