Lazarus
Boy name · #1141 in 2025 · Rare
How old is the name Lazarus? In official American birth records, Lazarus has been tracked continuously since 1882, giving it 143 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 185 baby boys were named Lazarus, placing it at #1141 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #1434, so the name has been rising over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 9,730 boys born in 2025 was named Lazarus.
Babies named Lazarus per year. Source: Official national birth records.
The 143-year story
Lazarus first appears in the Social Security records in 1882, when 5 boys received the name. Its all-time peak is essentially right now: 2025, with 185 babies and a rank of #1141. Names at their peak can keep climbing — or be one trend cycle from the long slide that eventually hits most popular names. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Lazarus against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Lazarus in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Lazarus is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Lazarus will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Lazarus is most common
State-level data for Lazarus is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
Names like Lazarus
Statistically, parents drawn to Lazarus tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Lucius, Syrus, Amadeus, Leviticus, and Ignatius.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Lazarus | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 185 | #1141 |
| 2024 | 145 | #1324 |
| 2023 | 134 | #1385 |
| 2022 | 146 | #1300 |
| 2021 | 172 | #1158 |
| 2020 | 144 | #1271 |
| 2019 | 139 | #1312 |
| 2018 | 153 | #1219 |
| 2017 | 152 | #1207 |
| 2016 | 134 | #1329 |
| 2015 | 119 | #1434 |
| 2014 | 124 | #1375 |
| 2013 | 112 | #1468 |
| 2012 | 87 | #1729 |
| 2011 | 74 | #1886 |
| 2010 | 79 | #1834 |
| 2009 | 75 | #1910 |
| 2008 | 78 | #1861 |
| 2007 | 77 | #1861 |
| 2006 | 80 | #1738 |
| 2005 | 55 | #2182 |
| 2004 | 55 | #2131 |
| 2003 | 74 | #1673 |
| 2002 | 74 | #1620 |
| 2001 | 67 | #1710 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Lazarus?
In official American birth records, the name Lazarus first appeared in 1882 (over 143 years ago), when 5 newborn boys received the name. It has over a century of continuous American history.
Is Lazarus a popular boy name?
Lazarus ranked #1141 among boys in 2025 with 185 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1434.
When was the name Lazarus most popular?
Lazarus peaked in 2025, when 185 American boys received the name (ranked #1141 that year). That peak is current — the name is at or near its all-time high right now.
How rare is the name Lazarus?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 9,730 newborn American boys was named Lazarus. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.