Lara
5 countries#691 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Lara was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
30,202 births recorded 1887–2025 · currently #691 · peaked in 1969 with 1,360 births
Most common in: California, New York, Texas, Florida, Illinois
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
14,226 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #109 · peaked in 2003 with 653 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
11,857 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #98 · peaked in 2003 with 568 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
11,362 births recorded 1967–2022 · currently #155 · peaked in 2021 with 432 births
Most common in: Paris, Hauts-de-Seine, Bas-Rhin, Rhône, Nord
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
1,690 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #106 · peaked in 2008 with 62 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
679 births recorded 1997–2025 · currently #132 · peaked in 2023 with 40 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Lara’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #834 | — |
| 2007 | #932 | ↓98 |
| 2008 | #932 | — |
| 2009 | #930 | ↑2 |
| 2010 | #880 | ↑50 |
| 2011 | #929 | ↓49 |
| 2012 | #852 | ↑77 |
| 2013 | #874 | ↓22 |
| 2014 | #821 | ↑53 |
| 2015 | #812 | ↑9 |
| 2016 | #755 | ↑57 |
| 2017 | #761 | ↓6 |
| 2018 | #759 | ↑2 |
| 2019 | #701 | ↑58 |
| 2020 | #707 | ↓6 |
| 2021 | #681 | ↑26 |
| 2022 | #693 | ↓12 |
| 2023 | #731 | ↓38 |
| 2024 | #741 | ↓10 |
| 2025 | #691 | ↑50 |
Frequently asked questions about Lara
Is Lara a popular name?
Yes — Lara currently ranks #691 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Lara more common for boys or girls?
Lara is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Lara most popular?
Lara peaked in 1969 in United States, with 1,360 recorded births that year.
Is Lara rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Lara’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #1147 in 1887 to #691 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Lara?
At least 55,790 babies have been recorded with the name Lara across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Lara popular in more than one country?
Yes — Lara appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, France, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Lara?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Lara include Billie, Kinley, Baylor, Emmie.
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