Lazar
From Middle English [Term?], from lazare (“leper”), from Old French lazare, from Latin lazarus, from Lazarus (name of a biblical figure), from Ancient Greek Λάζαρος…
Every Lazar since 1931 — 811 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Lazar
Lazar is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,329 in 2025 with 24 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1931, 811 American babies have been named Lazar. Its peak came in 2012, when 39 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Lazar stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Lazar year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 24 | #4,329 |
| 2024 | 30 | #3,751 |
| 2023 | 21 | #4,830 |
| 2022 | 25 | #4,243 |
| 2021 | 29 | #3,785 |
| 2020 | 27 | #3,877 |
| 2019 | 35 | #3,311 |
| 2018 | 30 | #3,668 |
| 2017 | 25 | #4,188 |
| 2016 | 11 | #7,417 |
| 2015 | 23 | #4,361 |
| 2014 | 24 | #4,205 |
| 2013 | 20 | #4,734 |
| 2012 | 39 | #2,987 |
| 2011 | 29 | #3,662 |
| 2010 | 22 | #4,457 |
| 2009 | 20 | #4,856 |
| 2008 | 19 | #4,991 |
| 2007 | 28 | #3,750 |
| 2006 | 22 | #4,314 |
| 2005 | 16 | #5,181 |
| 2004 | 17 | #4,915 |
| 2003 | 8 | #8,307 |
| 2002 | 11 | #6,350 |
| 2001 | 13 | #5,551 |
| 2000 | 14 | #5,208 |
| 1995 | 12 | #4,990 |
| 1990 | 11 | #4,871 |
| 1985 | 8 | #4,975 |
| 1980 | 10 | #4,010 |
| 1975 | 11 | #3,347 |
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Famous people named Lazar
- Lazar of Serbia Politician · 1329–1389
- Lazar Kaganovich Politician · 1893–1991
- Lazar Koliševski Politician · 1914–2000
- Lazar Branković Politician · 1421–1458
- Lazar Mojsov Politician · 1920–2011
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Lazar mean?
From Middle English [Term?], from lazare (“leper”), from Old French lazare, from Latin lazarus, from Lazarus (name of a biblical figure), from Ancient Greek Λάζαρος (Lázaros), from Hebrew אלעזר (ʼElʻāzār).
How popular is the name Lazar in 2025?
Lazar ranked #4,329 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 24 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Lazar?
811 babies have been named Lazar in the United States since 1931, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Lazar most popular?
Lazar peaked in 2012, when 39 newborns received the name.
Is Lazar a boy or girl name?
Lazar is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Lazar rising or falling?
Lazar is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Lazar?
Well-known people named Lazar include Lazar of Serbia (politician), Lazar Kaganovich (politician), Lazar Koliševski (politician).