Lamonte Boy

Popularity: #923 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: lah-MON-tay /lɑːˈmɒnteɪ/

Origin: French; African American

Meaning: French: 'the mountain'; African American: 'the one who is strong'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Lamonte has its roots in the French language, derived from the Old French term "la monte," which translates to "the mountain." This etymological origin reflects a geographical feature, suggesting a connection to nature and elevation. The name likely entered the English lexicon through the influence of French during the Norman Conquest of England in the 11th century, when many French terms and names were adopted into English culture and language.

Over time, Lamonte evolved as a distinct name, embodying both the French linguistic heritage and the natural imagery associated with mountains. Historically, names associated with nature have often been favored in various cultures for their symbolic meanings.

The use of Lamonte can be traced back to the 19th century, when it began to appear more frequently in English-speaking contexts. While there are no specific biblical figures or saints associated with the name, its components resonate with the broader tradition of names that evoke strength and stability, akin to the steadfastness of mountains.

This connection to nature has allowed Lamonte to maintain a certain appeal, as names reflecting natural elements often carry connotations of resilience and grandeur. Culturally, Lamonte may also be linked to various traditions that celebrate the natural world, reinforcing its significance in the context of identity and heritage.

The name's association with elevation and strength has made it a meaningful choice for many families, reflecting aspirations or values they wish to impart to their children. While diminutive forms or variations may exist, Lamonte stands out in its own right, representing a blend of linguistic history and cultural symbolism.

Famous people named Lamonte

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Lamonte Turner is a basketball player best known for his time with the Tennessee Volunteers and his professional career in Europe.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Lamonte, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

LamarLandonLanceLiamLorenzoLuca

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Lamonte. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

LamontLemuelLeviLorenLanceLandonLazaroLazlo

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Lamonte was first seen in the United States in 1915.

Lamonte has ranked as high as #1957 nationally, which occurred in 1972, and has been most popular in California, Illinois, New York, Ohio, and Virginia.

In the past 5 years the name Lamonte has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Lamonte is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Lamonte was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Lamonte.

Year Total Births Boy
2025 15 15
2024 16 16
2023 15 15
2022 13 13
2021 24 24
2020 23 23
2019 18 18
2018 28 28
2017 20 20
2016 33 33
2015 24 24
2014 24 24
2013 35 35
2012 46 46
2011 36 36
2010 35 35
2009 43 43
2008 38 38
2007 50 50
2006 37 37
2005 38 38
2004 37 37
2003 44 44
2002 46 46
2001 47 47
2000 50 50
1999 44 44
1998 62 62
1997 56 56
1996 45 45
1995 52 52
1994 73 73
1993 70 70
1992 55 55
1991 68 68
1990 52 52
1989 40 40
1988 40 40
1987 31 31
1986 37 37
1985 38 38
1984 35 35
1983 42 42
1982 37 37
1981 24 24
1980 35 35
1979 41 41
1978 37 37
1977 37 37
1976 55 55
1975 62 62
1974 68 68
1973 76 76
1972 91 91
1971 91 91
1970 67 67
1969 74 74
1968 60 60
1967 49 49
1966 49 49
1965 38 38
1964 39 39
1963 32 32
1962 39 39
1961 31 31
1960 29 29
1959 29 29
1958 28 28
1957 25 25
1956 28 28
1955 20 20
1954 32 32
1953 20 20
1952 35 35
1951 20 20
1950 22 22
1949 25 25
1948 17 17
1947 17 17
1946 26 26
1945 10 10
1944 14 14
1943 16 16
1942 20 20
1941 16 16
1940 10 10
1939 13 13
1938 12 12
1936 7 7
1935 9 9
1934 9 9
1933 7 7
1932 6 6
1931 5 5
1930 7 7
1929 7 7
1927 5 5
1926 7 7
1925 7 7
1924 6 6
1923 7 7
1921 7 7
1920 6 6
1918 6 6
1917 6 6
1916 6 6
1915 6 6

Top States for Lamonte (2017)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
OH 5
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