How Many People Are Named Lao?
Complete statistics for the name Lao: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Lao is a very rare male name, with only 30 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 10,928,603 Americans. This name peaked in popularity back in 1985 with 7 births, showing it's a stable choice that's been around for a while.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 1 represents leadership and independence.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 41All 32 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1985Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Lao Through the Generations
Lao has seen a steady presence in the United States, with its peak year occurring in 1985 when there were 7 births. Over the years, the name has maintained a stable trend, indicating it's a modern choice favored by newer generations. The current age distribution shows that all 32 individuals aged 30-60 carry the name, suggesting a generation-specific preference for Lao.
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Lao's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Lao
How Many People Have the Name Lao?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 6,668 people in the United States currently share the name Lao. That works out to roughly 1 in every 49,707 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Lao a Common or Rare Name?
Lao is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Lao Mean?
Lao means "creative variant of Lao" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Lao in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Lao Most Popular?
The name Lao reached peak popularity in 1985, with 7 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Lao?
Approximately 6,668 people named Lao live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 6,668. That works out to roughly 1 in 49,707 Americans.
Is Lao a rare name?
Lao is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 49,707 Americans has this name.
What does the name Lao mean?
Lao means "creative variant of Lao" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Lao more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Lao are male and 0% are female.
When was Lao most popular?
Lao peaked in 1985 with 7 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.