Lam

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Pronounced LAHM /ˈlɑm/Medium

Meaning: From the Vietnamese Lam — variously 'a forest/woods' and 'blue/indigo'; also a Chinese surname (Lin/Lam, 'forest'); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A forest; blue/indigo: Lam is Vietnamese. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'LAHM').

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Origin LowVietnamese

MeaningFrom the Vietnamese Lam — variously 'a forest/woods' and 'blue/indigo'; also a Chinese surname (Lin/Lam, 'forest'); routes layered

U.S. rank (2025)#13120 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1983

Total births (all-time)≈ 554

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Lam comes from the Vietnamese Lam — variously 'a forest/woods' and 'blue/indigo'; also a Chinese surname (Lin/Lam, 'forest'; routes layered, which we note). A crisp, classic name (said 'LAHM').

In the U.S. it appears in Vietnamese and Chinese families. Rare, a-forest at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Lam is variously 'a forest/woods' and 'blue/indigo' in Vietnamese (also a Chinese surname, 'forest') — a crisp, classic name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'LAHM').

Overall data confidence 30%

References — Lam — Vietnamese; routes layered

Variations

LamLinLum

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lam mean?

Lam is Vietnamese, variously 'a forest/woods' and 'blue/indigo'; also a Chinese surname ('forest'). The routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Lam?

It's said LAHM /ˈlɑm/ — one syllable.

Is Lam a boy or girl name?

Lam is a boy's name here (it is also used for girls).

How popular is Lam?

Lam is a very rare name in the U.S.