Lazarus
From Late Latin Lazarus, from Koine Greek Λᾱ́ζᾱρος (Lā́zāros), the given name of Biblical figures mentioned in Luke 16 and John 12, from Biblical Hebrew אֶלְעָזָר…
Every Lazarus since 1882 — 4,043 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Lazarus
Lazarus is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,143 in 2025 with 185 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1882, 4,043 American babies have been named Lazarus. Its peak came in 2025, when 185 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Lazarus stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Lazarus year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 185 | #1,143 |
| 2024 | 145 | #1,329 |
| 2023 | 134 | #1,387 |
| 2022 | 146 | #1,302 |
| 2021 | 172 | #1,159 |
| 2020 | 144 | #1,276 |
| 2019 | 139 | #1,317 |
| 2018 | 153 | #1,220 |
| 2017 | 152 | #1,210 |
| 2016 | 134 | #1,334 |
| 2015 | 119 | #1,436 |
| 2014 | 124 | #1,382 |
| 2013 | 112 | #1,473 |
| 2012 | 87 | #1,735 |
| 2011 | 74 | #1,897 |
| 2010 | 79 | #1,849 |
| 2009 | 75 | #1,919 |
| 2008 | 78 | #1,867 |
| 2007 | 77 | #1,871 |
| 2006 | 80 | #1,752 |
| 2005 | 55 | #2,200 |
| 2004 | 55 | #2,150 |
| 2003 | 74 | #1,681 |
| 2002 | 74 | #1,628 |
| 2001 | 67 | #1,728 |
| 2000 | 75 | #1,578 |
| 1995 | 33 | #2,382 |
| 1990 | 26 | #2,588 |
| 1985 | 24 | #2,265 |
| 1980 | 21 | #2,412 |
| 1975 | 16 | #2,596 |
| 1970 | 7 | #4,076 |
| 1965 | 7 | #3,423 |
| 1960 | 6 | #3,878 |
| 1955 | 8 | #3,104 |
| 1950 | 9 | #2,688 |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | 6 | #3,312 |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | 6 | #3,825 |
| 1925 | 7 | #3,588 |
| 1920 | 10 | #2,874 |
| 1915 | 7 | #3,242 |
| 1910 | 6 | #1,514 |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | 7 | #1,118 |
| 1895 | 5 | #1,177 |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Lazarus
- Lazarus Fuchs Mathematician · 1833–1902
- Lazarus Salii Politician · 1936–1988
- Lazarus Chakwera Politician · b. 1955
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Lazarus mean?
From Late Latin Lazarus, from Koine Greek Λᾱ́ζᾱρος (Lā́zāros), the given name of Biblical figures mentioned in Luke 16 and John 12, from Biblical Hebrew אֶלְעָזָר ('El'azár), a given name shared by various people in the Hebrew…
How popular is the name Lazarus in 2025?
Lazarus ranked #1,143 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 185 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Lazarus?
4,043 babies have been named Lazarus in the United States since 1882, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Lazarus most popular?
Lazarus peaked in 2025, when 185 newborns received the name.
Is Lazarus a boy or girl name?
Lazarus is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Lazarus rising or falling?
Lazarus is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Lazarus?
Well-known people named Lazarus include Lazarus Fuchs (mathematician), Lazarus Salii (politician), Lazarus Chakwera (politician).