Lamarc

A boy's name of Old French origin with 13 recorded U.S. births.

Boy's nameRare nameNot ranked recently

Meaning & Origin

At 6 letters and two syllables, Lamarc hits the middle ground most parents look for: long enough to feel complete, short enough for everyday use. It has been used as a boy's name in the U.S. since 1973, with 13 total recorded births.

Lamarc is not in the current top 1,000, which means your child is unlikely to share the name with a classmate — a plus for parents who value distinctiveness.

Lamarc is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.

Lamarc is a boy's baby name of Old French origin, a variant of Lamarque or LaMarc, a French surname meaning 'the border' or 'the march.'

EtymologyShow more

The ending of a name often carries more etymological information than the beginning. Lamarc's final sounds are sharp, distinct — ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close. In English-language naming, masculine names frequently end on harder consonants or closed syllables, creating a sense of decisiveness and strength. Lamarc follows that masculine pattern.

Explore the ending-based name pages on this site to find names that share Lamarc's suffix pattern — names with similar endings often share a style and era, even when they come from different linguistic backgrounds.

At a Glance

Unranked

Current Rank

Total births

Since 1973

1973

Peak year

8 births

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Popularity Over Time

Lamarc has 2+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1973.

First appeared: 1973Peak: 1973 (8 births)

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Lamarc
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
1990s	5	#9891	▼
1970s	8	#3911	—

The Story of Lamarc

A Gen X name

Peaking in 1973, Lamarc is a Gen X staple. Boys named Lamarc are most likely born between 1973 and 1983.

How rare is Lamarc?

With fewer than 500 recorded births, Lamarc is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 1973, peaked in the 1970s with 8 births that decade, and remains solidly popular today.

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(2 years, 1973–1996)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Lamarc
Year	Births	Rank	Change
1996	5	#9891	-3 (-37.5%)
1973	8	#3911	—

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lamarc a boy's or girl's name?

Lamarc is primarily a boy's name.

When was Lamarc most popular?

Lamarc reached its peak popularity in 1973 with 8 births that year. It is not currently in the top rankings.

How popular is the name Lamarc?

Lamarc is not currently in the top rankings but has been given to 13 babies in the U.S. since 1973. Its peak was in 1973.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1973–1996