How Many People Are Named Lazer?
Complete statistics for the name Lazer: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Lazer, a very rare name for boys, stands out with only 780 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 423,015 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with 92% of those named Lazer being under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 8 symbolizes power, authority, and success.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 14All 791 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: 2023Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Lazer Through the Generations
Lazer emerged strongly in 2023 with 55 births, marking its peak year. The name's popularity among younger generations is evident, with 727 individuals under 30 years old, compared to only 59 aged between 30 and 60 and just 5 over 60. This trend suggests Lazer is a rising name, favored by parents looking for something unique and contemporary.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Lazer's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Lazer
How Many People Have the Name Lazer?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 276 people in the United States currently share the name Lazer. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,200,903 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Lazer a Common or Rare Name?
Lazer is classified as Very 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 Lazer Mean?
Lazer means "modern coinage, evokes energy" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Lazer in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Lazer Most Popular?
The name Lazer reached peak popularity in 2023, with 55 babies registered that year. Current trend: 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 Lazer?
Approximately 276 people named Lazer live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 276. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,200,903 Americans.
Is Lazer a rare name?
Lazer is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,200,903 Americans has this name.
What does the name Lazer mean?
Lazer means "modern coinage, evokes energy" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Lazer more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Lazer are male and 0% are female.
When was Lazer most popular?
Lazer peaked in 2023 with 55 births that year. Current trend: 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.