Rising since 1992, #4,249 for boys today.
Popularity of Lazar since 1931
Babies named Lazar per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 5 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 12 |
| 1960s | 13 |
| 1970s | 47 |
| 1980s | 65 |
| 1990s | 87 |
| 2000s | 168 |
| 2010s | 258 |
| 2020s | 156 |
Meaning & origin
Lazar is a name with deep biblical roots, functioning as a short form of Lazarus and ultimately deriving from the Hebrew Eleazar, meaning "God has helped." While the name has been present in the U.S. since at least 1931, it has remained relatively rare: in 2025 it ranked 4249, with only about 1 in every 71,170 boys receiving the name. Its popularity peaked modestly in 2012, and the trajectory shows a rising trend since 1992, indicating a slow but steady increase in usage. The name has traditionally been most common in Illinois among U.S. states. Lazar is particularly favored in Eastern European and Balkan communities, and its strong biblical ties give it enduring significance.
Lazar is a variant of the Hebrew name Eleazar, meaning 'God has helped.' In the New Testament, Lazarus is the brother of Mary and Martha whom Jesus raised from the dead. The name has been used across Christian cultures, particularly in Eastern Europe through Saint Lazarus. It remains common in Serbia and other Balkan countries.
Where Lazar is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Lazar” around the world
Where Lazar lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
10
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Laz, Laza
Sibling names for Lazar
Names that share Lazar's style, for a brother or sister.
