Boy · #4,030 in 2026

Lazar

Name: Popularity of the name Lazar in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Lazar, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#4,030

Peak Rank

#2,954 (2012)

Total Babies

841

5-Yr Trend

-11%

1931

First Year

2026

Last Year

2012

Peak Year

#2954

Peak Rank

841

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Lazar

Lazar first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1931, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2012, when 39 Lazars were born — ranking #2,954 that year. As of 2026, Lazar ranks #4,030 for baby boys with 27 births, gradually falling (-11%). In total, more than 841 Lazars have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1930s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Lazar

Phonetically similar names — useful when Lazar is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Laser
Lazer
Laisser
Loser
Lacer
Loeser
Loozer
Luser
Later
Lazy
Layer
Lays

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Lazar

What does the name Lazar mean?

Lazar is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1931. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Lazar in 2026?

In 2026, Lazar ranks #4,030 among boys' names in the U.S., with 27 babies given the name that year.

When was Lazar most popular?

Lazar reached its peak popularity in 2012, ranking #2,954 that year with 39 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Lazar most popular?

Lazar has historically been most popular in Illinois, New York, Florida. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Lazar.

Is Lazar a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Lazar is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Lazar?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Lazar include Geremiah, Paxson, Coulter. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Lazar

Lazar is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1931 and has accumulated 841 births in the dataset. Lazar's peak popularity came in 2012 when it ranked #2,954. Use the chart and map above to compare Lazar's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.