Of the sea or the pool
Derived from the French surname 'de la mare', meaning 'from the pond' or 'of the sea'. It transitioned from a topographic surname to a given name, often associated with mid-century sophistication.
About 9 boys were named Lamarr in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Iconic actress and inventor of frequency-hopping technology
NFL linebacker and Super Bowl champion
Cy Young Award-winning MLB pitcher
Character in the Revenge of the Nerds film series · Revenge of the Nerds
