Lam Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationLahm / læmChinese; English
Meaning
Chinese: forest; English: a surname
Historical & Cultural Background
In Chinese culture, the name Lam (林) is commonly associated with nature, specifically forests and trees. It is often used as a surname in various Chinese-speaking regions. In English contexts, Lam can be a surname derived from Old English. The name has seen varying degrees of popularity in different cultures.
Trend Summary
The name Lam has not been widely popular in the U.S. and remains relatively uncommon.
Similar Names
Variants
- Liam
International Variants
- Lâm (Vietnamese)
- Liam (Irish)
Famous people named Lam
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Lam was first seen in the United States in 1977. Lam has ranked as high as #1089 nationally, which occurred in 1983, and has been most popular in California. In the past 5 years the name Lam has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Lam (2010)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1977 | 8 |
| 1978 | 10 |
| 1979 | 12 |
| 1980 | 12 |
| 1981 | 18 |
| 1982 | 20 |
| 1983 | 27 |
| 1984 | 22 |
| 1985 | 19 |
| 1986 | 19 |
| 1987 | 13 |
| 1988 | 14 |
| 1989 | 10 |
| 1990 | 9 |
| 1991 | 21 |
| 1992 | 14 |
| 1993 | 15 |
| 1994 | 14 |
| 1995 | 13 |
| 1996 | 11 |
| 1997 | 10 |
| 1998 | 10 |
| 1999 | 13 |
| 2000 | 11 |
| 2001 | 9 |
| 2002 | 8 |
| 2003 | 9 |
| 2004 | 6 |
| 2005 | 9 |
| 2006 | 7 |
| 2007 | 10 |
| 2008 | 11 |
| 2009 | 12 |
| 2010 | 15 |
| 2011 | 11 |
| 2012 | 10 |
| 2013 | 11 |
| 2014 | 5 |
| 2015 | 8 |
| 2016 | 17 |
| 2017 | 7 |
| 2018 | 9 |
| 2019 | 9 |
| 2021 | 7 |
| 2022 | 6 |
| 2024 | 8 |