Rising since 2015, #1,499 for boys today.
Popularity of Lazaro since 1911
Babies named Lazaro per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 79 |
| 1920s | 176 |
| 1930s | 179 |
| 1940s | 215 |
| 1950s | 254 |
| 1960s | 362 |
| 1970s | 686 |
| 1980s | 1,067 |
| 1990s | 1,188 |
| 2000s | 1,342 |
| 2010s | 910 |
| 2020s | 660 |
Meaning & origin
Lazaro, the Spanish and Italian form of Lazarus, carries the meaning 'God has helped' and has been in consistent use as a given name in the United States since at least 1911. Its popularity peaked in 2001, and after a period of decline, the name has been rising again since 2015, reflecting a renewed interest in traditional Hispanic names. In recent years, Lazaro has been most popular in Texas, Florida, and North Carolina, states with large Latino populations. While not among the most common names, its rank of 1499 in 2025 and rarity of 1 in 14,599 births give it a distinctive character that appeals to parents seeking a name with deep biblical roots and cultural resonance.
Lazaro is the Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese form of Lazarus, which derives from the Hebrew name Eleazar (אֶלְעָזָר), meaning 'God has helped.' In the New Testament, Lazarus is the brother of Mary and Martha whom Jesus raised from the dead, and the name was used among early Christians. The Spanish form Lazaro has been in use since the medieval period, particularly in Iberian cultures, and remains common in Spanish-speaking communities.
Where Lazaro is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Lazaro” around the world
Where Lazaro lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Laz, Lazo
Sibling names for Lazaro
Names that share Lazaro's style, for a brother or sister.
