Lam is a unisex name of Chinese origin, derived from the surname 'Lin'. It is pronounced as /læm/ and has several notable occurrences in history and culture. In Chinese, Lam means "forested" or "forest".
The name Lam experienced a spike in popularity between 2012 and 2014, with an average of over 8 births per year during this period. However, it has since declined, with only 5 births each in 2019 and 2021. Overall, there were 76 babies named Lam born between 1984 and 2021.