How Many People Are Named Lazaro?

Complete statistics for the name Lazaro: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Lazaro
Rare
Spanish

Lazaro, a very rare male name, is held by just 6,146 people in the US, making up 1 in 53,698 Americans. That's pretty unique! The majority, 45%, are under 30, showing it's a genuinely modern choice.

~8,531
Living in US
1 in 38,852
Americans
2004
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Spanish for helper
🌐
Origin
Spanish
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Ruby
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Determined Caring Strong
1
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 1 represents leadership and independence.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

28,701
Worldwide Bearers
#2,705
Global Rank
🇨🇴 Colombia
5,716
🇪🇸 Spain
4,646
🇦🇴 Angola
4,454
🇦🇷 Argentina
2,883
🇰🇪 Kenya
2,248
🇻🇪 Venezuela
1,556
🇿🇲 Zambia
1,429
🇵🇾 Paraguay
1,074
🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
976
🇧🇴 Bolivia
672

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
6,146 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 37
3,135
Would be under 30 (45%)
2,788
Would be 30–60 (40%)
1,077
Would be over 60 (15%)

All 7,000 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: 2004

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
96
Classic Feel
38
Modern Appeal
82
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Lazaro Through the Generations

Lazaro has seen its peak popularity in 2004 with 143 births, but it's been on a slow decline since then. Today, there are 6,146 people named Lazaro in the US, with an average age of 37. Among them, 3,135 are under 30, 2,788 are between 30 and 60, and 1,077 are over 60. This distribution suggests Lazaro is a name for the younger generation, with a significant portion being relatively young adults.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 1,884
Florida 1,796
California 987
New York 230
New Jersey 128
Illinois 63
Arizona 61
Nevada 15
North Carolina 14
Georgia 5

✨ Similar Names to Lazaro

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Lazaro's Spanish roots

📄 About the Name Lazaro

How Many People Have the Name Lazaro?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 8,531 people in the United States currently share the name Lazaro. That works out to roughly 1 in every 38,852 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.

Is Lazaro a Common or Rare Name?

Lazaro 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 Lazaro Mean?

Lazaro means "Spanish for helper" and comes from Spanish origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Lazaro in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Lazaro Most Popular?

The name Lazaro reached peak popularity in 2004, with 143 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

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 Lazaro?

Approximately 8,531 people named Lazaro live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 8,531. That works out to roughly 1 in 38,852 Americans.

Is Lazaro a rare name?

Lazaro is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 38,852 Americans has this name.

What does the name Lazaro mean?

Lazaro means "Spanish for helper" and comes from Spanish origins.

Is Lazaro more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Lazaro are male and 0% are female.

When was Lazaro most popular?

Lazaro peaked in 2004 with 143 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US8,531
All-Time Births8,531
1 in X1 in 38,852
RarityRare
GenderMale
Avg Age37
Peak Year2004
World Rank#2,705
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Data Source

Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.