Lazarus Name Popularity and Statistics
Lazarus is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Lazarus?
Lazarus is spelled L-A-Z-A-R-U-S. The name has 7 letters.
Lazarus Popularity in 2025
Rank#1,141
Recorded Births185
- Boys usage rose 183 places to #1,141 and recorded 40 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Lazarus Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 185 | #1,141 |
| 2024 | Boys | 145 | #1,324 |
| 2023 | Boys | 134 | #1,385 |
| 2022 | Boys | 146 | #1,300 |
| 2021 | Boys | 172 | #1,158 |
| 2020 | Boys | 144 | #1,271 |
| 2019 | Boys | 139 | #1,312 |
| 2018 | Boys | 153 | #1,219 |
| 2017 | Boys | 152 | #1,207 |
| 2016 | Boys | 134 | #1,329 |
| 2015 | Boys | 119 | #1,434 |
| 2014 | Boys | 124 | #1,375 |
| 2013 | Boys | 112 | #1,468 |
| 2012 | Boys | 87 | #1,729 |
| 2011 | Boys | 74 | #1,886 |
| 2010 | Boys | 79 | #1,834 |
| 2009 | Boys | 75 | #1,910 |
| 2008 | Boys | 78 | #1,861 |
| 2007 | Boys | 77 | #1,861 |
| 2006 | Boys | 80 | #1,738 |
| 2005 | Boys | 55 | #2,182 |
| 2004 | Boys | 55 | #2,131 |
| 2003 | Boys | 74 | #1,673 |
| 2002 | Boys | 74 | #1,620 |
When Was Lazarus Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2025 · Boys
185 recorded births
National rank #1,141
2021 · Boys
172 recorded births
National rank #1,158
2018 · Boys
153 recorded births
National rank #1,219
2017 · Boys
152 recorded births
National rank #1,207
Where Lazarus Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| IN | #711 | 8 |
| AZ | #720 | 8 |
| SC | #743 | 5 |
| TX | #809 | 33 |
| OH | #855 | 9 |
| VA | #875 | 7 |
| NC | #1,028 | 7 |
| TN | #1,040 | 5 |