Lamar Burton

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Lamar Burton — English
32K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Lamar Burton 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 Burton: Burton is an English surname with habitational origins. People surnamed Burton Abraham Burton (born 1971), American saxophonist and bandleader Adam Burton (baseball) (1972–2025), Australian baseball player Alexander Burton (1893–1915), Australian recipient of the Victoria Cross Alfred Edgar Burton (1857–1935), American academic, first Dean of the Faculty of MIT Alfred Henry Burton (c. 1834 – 1914), New Zealand photographer Alison Burton (1921–2014), Australian tennis player Amanda Burton (born 1957), Northern Irish actress Amanda Burton (born 1980), Australian netball player Aron Burton (1938–. 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: Burton

Irish

Burton is an English surname with habitational origins. People surnamed Burton Abraham Burton (born 1971), American saxophonist and bandleader Adam Burton (baseball) (1972–2025), Australian baseball player Alexander Burton (1893–1915), Australian recipient of the Victoria Cross Alfred Edgar Burton (1857–1935), American academic, first Dean of the Faculty of MIT Alfred Henry Burton (c. 1834 – 1914), New Zealand photographer Alison Burton (1921–2014), Australian tennis player Amanda Burton (born 1957), Northern Irish actress Amanda Burton (born 1980), Australian netball player Aron Burton (1938–.

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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 Burton

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 Burton:

9
Expression Number

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

11
Soul Urge Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

7
Personality Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

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 Burton?
The surname Burton originates from Irish. Burton is an English surname with habitational origins. People surnamed Burton Abraham Burton (born 1971), American saxophonist and bandleader Adam Burton (baseball) (1972–2025), Australian baseball player Alexander Burton (1893–1915), Australian recipient of the Victoria Cross Alfred Edgar Burton (1857–1935), American academic, first Dean of the Faculty of MIT Alfred Henry Burton (c. 1834 – 1914), New Zealand photographer Alison Burton (1921–2014), Australian tennis player Amanda Burton (born 1957), Northern Irish actress Amanda Burton (born 1980), Australian netball player Aron Burton (1938–.
What are the origins of the name Lamar Burton?
The name Lamar Burton combines two different traditions: the first name Lamar has English roots, while the surname Burton originates from Irish.
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