How Many People Are Named Lazar?
Complete statistics for the name Lazar: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Lazar, a very rare male name, has only 761 people living in the US today, making up just 1 in 433,669 Americans. That's pretty unique! The majority, 74%, are under 30, showing it's a modern choice.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 22 symbolizes leadership and vision, suggesting those named Lazar might excel in guiding others.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 21All 787 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: 2012Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Lazar Through the Generations
With 787 total births recorded since its inception, Lazar has seen a slow rise in popularity, peaking in 2012 with 39 births. Today, most people named Lazar are young, with 581 under 30, 182 between 30 and 60, and only 24 over 60, indicating it's a relatively new generation name.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Lazar's Serbian roots
📄 About the Name Lazar
How Many People Have the Name Lazar?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 6,208 people in the United States currently share the name Lazar. That works out to roughly 1 in every 53,391 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Lazar a Common or Rare Name?
Lazar 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.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Lazar in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Lazar Most Popular?
The name Lazar reached peak popularity in 2012, with 39 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.
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 Lazar?
Approximately 6,208 people named Lazar live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 6,208. That works out to roughly 1 in 53,391 Americans.
Is Lazar a rare name?
Lazar is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 53,391 Americans has this name.
What does the name Lazar mean?
The meaning and origin of Lazar are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.
Is Lazar more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Lazar are male and 0% are female.
When was Lazar most popular?
Lazar peaked in 2012 with 39 births that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.
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.