Lamar Arellano

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Lamar Arellano — English
32K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Lamar Arellano is a name that combines English origins. The first name Lamar is a masculine given name of English origin. Lamar or Lamarr is a given name. Notable people with the name include: Lamar Alexander (born 1940), an American politician Lamar Alford (1944–1991), an American actor and singer LaMar Baker (1915–2003), American politician and businessman Lamar Chapman (born 1976), American former National Football League player Lamar Davis (1921–2014), American National Football League player Lamar Dodd (1909–1996), American painter Lamar Fisher, mayor of Pompano Beach, Florida, elected in 2007 Lamar Fontaine (1829–1921), American military veteran, surveyor, poet and author Lamar Holmes (born 1989), American . The surname Arellano: Agnes Arellano (born 1949), Filipina sculptor Alonso de Arellano, Spanish explorer Arcadio Arellano (1872–1920), Filipino architect Carlos Arellano Lennox (1928–2025), Panamanian marine biologist and politician Cayetano Arellano (1847–1920), the first Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the Republic of the Philippines Deodato Arellano (1844–1899), Filipino patriot, propagandist and the first president of the Supreme Council of the Katipunan during the Philippine Revolution against Spain Drew Arellano (born 1980), Filipino TV host, and actor Elvira Arellano (born 1975), illegal Mexican immigr. Lamar is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 32K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Lamar reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Lamar

English

Lamar or Lamarr is a given name. Notable people with the name include: Lamar Alexander (born 1940), an American politician Lamar Alford (1944–1991), an American actor and singer LaMar Baker (1915–2003), American politician and businessman Lamar Chapman (born 1976), American former National Football League player Lamar Davis (1921–2014), American National Football League player Lamar Dodd (1909–1996), American painter Lamar Fisher, mayor of Pompano Beach, Florida, elected in 2007 Lamar Fontaine (1829–1921), American military veteran, surveyor, poet and author Lamar Holmes (born 1989), American .

Surname: Arellano

Spanish

Agnes Arellano (born 1949), Filipina sculptor Alonso de Arellano, Spanish explorer Arcadio Arellano (1872–1920), Filipino architect Carlos Arellano Lennox (1928–2025), Panamanian marine biologist and politician Cayetano Arellano (1847–1920), the first Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the Republic of the Philippines Deodato Arellano (1844–1899), Filipino patriot, propagandist and the first president of the Supreme Council of the Katipunan during the Philippine Revolution against Spain Drew Arellano (born 1980), Filipino TV host, and actor Elvira Arellano (born 1975), illegal Mexican immigr.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Lamar is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 52%
United Kingdom 26%
Australia 13%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Lamar by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Lamar Arellano

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Lamar Arellano:

6
Expression Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

6
Soul Urge Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

9
Personality Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Lamar?
The first name Lamar originates from English. Lamar or Lamarr is a given name. Notable people with the name include: Lamar Alexander (born 1940), an American politician Lamar Alford (1944–1991), an American actor and singer LaMar Baker (1915–2003), American politician and businessman Lamar Chapman (born 1976), American former National Football League player Lamar Davis (1921–2014), American National Football League player Lamar Dodd (1909–1996), American painter Lamar Fisher, mayor of Pompano Beach, Florida, elected in 2007 Lamar Fontaine (1829–1921), American military veteran, surveyor, poet and author Lamar Holmes (born 1989), American .
When was Lamar most popular?
The name Lamar reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Arellano?
The surname Arellano originates from Spanish. Agnes Arellano (born 1949), Filipina sculptor Alonso de Arellano, Spanish explorer Arcadio Arellano (1872–1920), Filipino architect Carlos Arellano Lennox (1928–2025), Panamanian marine biologist and politician Cayetano Arellano (1847–1920), the first Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the Republic of the Philippines Deodato Arellano (1844–1899), Filipino patriot, propagandist and the first president of the Supreme Council of the Katipunan during the Philippine Revolution against Spain Drew Arellano (born 1980), Filipino TV host, and actor Elvira Arellano (born 1975), illegal Mexican immigr.
What are the origins of the name Lamar Arellano?
The name Lamar Arellano combines two different traditions: the first name Lamar has English roots, while the surname Arellano originates from Spanish.
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