Lagarius
A masculine name of uncertain origin, possibly related to Latin "laganum" meaning a thin sheet of dough.
Name Census estimates that about 7 living Americans carry the first name Lagarius. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Lagarius today is around 31 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lagarius births was 1994 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lagarius. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Lagarius. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
7
~ 1 in 48,964,905 Americans
Peak year
1994
7 babies that year
Average age
31
years old
1994 SSA rank
#7,425
Tracked since 1994
Popularity
Lagarius: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Lagarius by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Lagarius during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 7 | 0 | 7 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Lagarius
The name Lagarius originates from the ancient Etruscan civilization, which flourished in what is now modern-day Tuscany, Italy, between the 8th and 3rd centuries BCE. It is derived from the Etruscan word "lagar," meaning "to lead" or "to guide," and the suffix "-ius," which was commonly used to form personal names.
The earliest known reference to the name Lagarius can be found in an Etruscan funerary inscription dating back to the 6th century BCE. This inscription, discovered near the city of Chiusi, mentions a man named Lagarius who was likely a prominent figure in his community.
Throughout the centuries, the name Lagarius has been associated with various historical figures. One of the earliest recorded individuals bearing this name was Lagarius Quintius, a Roman senator who lived during the 2nd century BCE. He is mentioned in several ancient texts as a staunch supporter of the Roman Republic and an opponent of the dictator Sulla.
Another notable figure was Lagarius Severus, a Roman general who served under Emperor Hadrian in the 2nd century CE. He played a crucial role in suppressing the Bar Kokhba revolt in Judea and was praised for his military prowess and leadership.
In the 5th century CE, Lagarius Aurelius was a prominent scholar and philosopher from the city of Ravenna. He is known for his writings on Neoplatonism and his influential teachings, which attracted students from across the Roman Empire.
During the medieval period, the name Lagarius gained popularity among the nobility in various parts of Europe. One such individual was Lagarius de Montfort, a French nobleman and crusader who participated in the Albigensian Crusade against the Cathars in the early 13th century.
Another noteworthy figure was Lagarius von Hohenzollern, a German prince who lived in the 14th century. He played a significant role in the expansion of the Hohenzollern dynasty and is remembered for his diplomatic efforts in securing alliances and territories for his family.
While the name Lagarius has fallen out of widespread use in modern times, its rich historical significance and Etruscan roots continue to captivate scholars and those interested in the study of ancient names and their origins.
People
Lagarius + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with L
Other first names starting with L with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Lagarius: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lagarius?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 7 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lagarius going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 48,964,905 US residents.
Is Lagarius a common name?
We classify Lagarius as "Very Rare". It ranks above 23.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 7 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lagarius most popular?
The single biggest year for Lagarius was 1994, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lagarius is about 31 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Lagarius in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Lagarius a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Lagarius in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Lagarius still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Lagarius in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Lagarius can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are called Lagarius?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.