Lazarus
2 countries#1141 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Lazarus was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
4,043 births recorded 1882–2025 · currently #1141 · peaked in 2025 with 185 births
Most common in: Texas, California, Florida, New York, Ohio
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
40 births recorded 1999–2018 · peaked in 2017 with 7 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
40 births recorded 1999–2018 · peaked in 2017 with 7 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Lazarus’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #1738 | — |
| 2007 | #1861 | ↓123 |
| 2008 | #1861 | — |
| 2009 | #1910 | ↓49 |
| 2010 | #1834 | ↑76 |
| 2011 | #1886 | ↓52 |
| 2012 | #1729 | ↑157 |
| 2013 | #1468 | ↑261 |
| 2014 | #1375 | ↑93 |
| 2015 | #1434 | ↓59 |
| 2016 | #1329 | ↑105 |
| 2017 | #1207 | ↑122 |
| 2018 | #1219 | ↓12 |
| 2019 | #1312 | ↓93 |
| 2020 | #1271 | ↑41 |
| 2021 | #1158 | ↑113 |
| 2022 | #1300 | ↓142 |
| 2023 | #1385 | ↓85 |
| 2024 | #1324 | ↑61 |
| 2025 | #1141 | ↑183 |
Frequently asked questions about Lazarus
Is Lazarus a popular name?
Yes — Lazarus currently ranks #1141 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Lazarus more common for boys or girls?
Lazarus is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Lazarus most popular?
Lazarus peaked in 2025 in United States, with 185 recorded births that year.
Is Lazarus rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Lazarus’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #943 in 1882 to #1141 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Lazarus?
At least 4,083 babies have been recorded with the name Lazarus across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Lazarus popular in more than one country?
Yes — Lazarus appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Lazarus?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Lazarus include Adiel, Cain, Zen, Archibald.
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