Lambert

Lambert - A very unique male name



  Nov 14,2026      Abigail Adams, Editorial writer   

Lambert at a glance

Lambert is ranked #4057 among boy baby names in 2018, with 5 births in 2018. It peaked in 1918 at #628 and first appeared on the charts in 1912.

Rank in 2018
#4057
Births in 2018
5
Peak year
1918 (#628)
First appeared
1912
Popularity
1 in 314,990 boys
Visitor rating
5.0/5 (2 recent votes)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026

Lambert appeared on the charts for the first time in 1912 on position #799. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Lambert and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Lambert? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Lambert. The baby boy name Lambert was given to 5 baby boys in 2018, ranking #4057 on the national boy baby name top chart.

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With that position 1 in 314,990 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Lambert peaked in popularity 108 years ago in 1918 on position 628.



Famous with this name

Christopher Lambert
Lambert Wilson
Jacques Lambert


How would you rate Lambert, 1-5?

Rating: 5.0/5 (2 recent votes)


Lambert is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Lambert is currently topping the baby name charts in California at position #2,710 - and is the least popular in California at position #2,710.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Lambert is where you live.


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Lambert origin and meaning

Lambert is a 7 letter name with 2 syllables. We couldn't find any information about what this name means. To see famous people named Lambert, pop culture references for the name Lambert and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Lambert

We've found the following names that sound similar to Lambert, sorted by popularity.

Linford / Lamberto / Lynford /

Name statistics


Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)



Chart position per state (visualized)



Chart position per year (table view)


Year Rank
20184057
20164102
20153200
19923364
19852557
19691478
19661625
19631418
19611551
19601681
19591514
19581679
19571331
19541664
19531672
19521420
19511640
19491479
19471255
19461126
19421301
19411530
19401310
19371580
19361296
19341619
19331332
19311069
19301740
19291114
1928834
19271109
19261302
19251035
1924790
1923873
19221377
1921915
1920847
1919979
1918628
1917671
1916714
1915807
1914916
1912799

Chart position per state (table view)


State Rank
California2710

Even more about Lambert


These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Lambert a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Lambert?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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#
On chart
1918
Peak year
Male


Popularity Score™

Name Lambert
Gender Male
Popularity 1 in 314,990
Letter count 7
Syllable count 2
Year first discovered 1912
2018 births +5

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