Boy nameCurrently #1,336 in the USSteady
Lazarus
//ˈlæzɜrəs//
3 syllablesPeak year: 20217 lettersStarts with L
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Lazarus's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Lazarus's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Lazarus |
|---|---|
| 1882 | 5 |
| 1886 | 5 |
| 1888 | 5 |
| 1892 | 5 |
| 1895 | 5 |
| 1900 | 7 |
| 1906 | 5 |
| 1907 | 5 |
| 1910 | 6 |
| 1912 | 10 |
| 1913 | 9 |
| 1914 | 13 |
| 1915 | 7 |
| 1916 | 16 |
| 1917 | 6 |
| 1918 | 14 |
| 1919 | 16 |
| 1920 | 10 |
| 1921 | 10 |
| 1922 | 6 |
| 1923 | 9 |
| 1924 | 8 |
| 1925 | 7 |
| 1926 | 10 |
| 1927 | 8 |
| 1928 | 8 |
| 1929 | 8 |
| 1930 | 6 |
| 1931 | 10 |
| 1932 | 7 |
| 1934 | 8 |
| 1937 | 5 |
| 1938 | 9 |
| 1940 | 6 |
| 1941 | 5 |
| 1943 | 10 |
| 1944 | 6 |
| 1946 | 5 |
| 1947 | 8 |
| 1948 | 8 |
| 1950 | 9 |
| 1951 | 8 |
| 1952 | 8 |
| 1953 | 5 |
| 1954 | 8 |
| 1955 | 8 |
| 1956 | 14 |
| 1957 | 9 |
| 1959 | 7 |
| 1960 | 6 |
| 1961 | 12 |
| 1962 | 10 |
| 1963 | 8 |
| 1964 | 5 |
| 1965 | 7 |
| 1967 | 14 |
| 1968 | 5 |
| 1969 | 5 |
| 1970 | 7 |
| 1971 | 11 |
| 1972 | 11 |
| 1973 | 11 |
| 1974 | 15 |
| 1975 | 16 |
| 1976 | 21 |
| 1977 | 20 |
| 1978 | 22 |
| 1979 | 23 |
| 1980 | 21 |
| 1981 | 26 |
| 1982 | 24 |
| 1983 | 26 |
| 1984 | 27 |
| 1985 | 24 |
| 1986 | 21 |
| 1987 | 19 |
| 1988 | 26 |
| 1989 | 37 |
| 1990 | 26 |
| 1991 | 32 |
| 1992 | 26 |
| 1993 | 35 |
| 1994 | 28 |
| 1995 | 33 |
| 1996 | 41 |
| 1997 | 38 |
| 1998 | 49 |
| 1999 | 54 |
| 2000 | 75 |
| 2001 | 67 |
| 2002 | 74 |
| 2003 | 74 |
| 2004 | 55 |
| 2005 | 55 |
| 2006 | 80 |
| 2007 | 77 |
| 2008 | 78 |
| 2009 | 75 |
| 2010 | 79 |
| 2011 | 74 |
| 2012 | 87 |
| 2013 | 112 |
| 2014 | 124 |
| 2015 | 119 |
| 2016 | 134 |
| 2017 | 152 |
| 2018 | 153 |
| 2019 | 139 |
| 2020 | 143 |
| 2021 | 172 |
| 2022 | 145 |
| 2023 | 134 |
| 2024 | 143 |
Lazarus through the decades
- Lazarus peaked in 2021, when 172 babies were named Lazarus in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Lazarus has risen 71% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Lazarus currently ranks #1,336 in the US and is holding steady.