Lamar is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #509 in 2003 with 47 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2003 with 47 births ranking #509. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 67.9%. In 2003, approximately 1 in every 6,373 boys born was named Lamar. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.