Lazario
A name with Latin roots meaning "one who raises from poverty".
Name Census estimates that about 12 living Americans carry the first name Lazario. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Lazario today is around 10 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lazario births was 2013 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lazario. 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 Lazario. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
12
~ 1 in 28,562,862 Americans
Peak year
2013
6 babies that year
Average age
10
years old
2019 SSA rank
#11,584
Tracked since 2013
Popularity
Lazario: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Lazario 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 Lazario during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 12 | 0 | 12 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Lazario
The name Lazario is a masculine given name with roots in the Italian language. It is believed to have derived from the Late Latin name Lazarus, which itself originated from the Biblical Hebrew name Elʿazar, meaning "God has helped." The name gained widespread recognition and popularity across Europe during the Middle Ages, particularly in regions with strong Christian influence.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Lazario can be found in the 13th century, when it appeared in various Italian historical records and texts. It is believed that the name was initially popularized among Italian families who revered the Biblical figure of Lazarus, who was miraculously raised from the dead by Jesus Christ, as recounted in the Gospel of John.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Lazario. One of the earliest recorded figures was Lazario da Padova (1273-1347), an Italian Franciscan friar and philosopher who made significant contributions to the development of scholastic thought during the late medieval period. Another prominent individual was Lazario Bastiani (1429-1512), a renowned Italian painter and architect who played a pivotal role in the Renaissance artistic movement in Venice.
In the 16th century, Lazario Buonamici (1479-1552) was a distinguished Italian humanist, philosopher, and educator who served as the rector of the University of Padua. His writings and teachings had a profound influence on the intellectual landscape of the time. A century later, Lazario Opizio Pallavicino (1642-1700) was a celebrated Italian poet and playwright whose works explored themes of love, tragedy, and human nature.
Towards the 19th century, Lazario Spallanzani (1729-1799) was an Italian Catholic priest and one of the most influential biologists and physiologists of his time. His pioneering work on biogenesis and the study of bodily functions laid the foundation for modern biology and medicine.
These examples illustrate the rich historical legacy of the name Lazario, which has been borne by individuals from diverse fields, including religion, philosophy, arts, and sciences, throughout the centuries. While the name's popularity may have waxed and waned over time, its roots in Italian and Biblical heritage have endured, serving as a testament to its enduring cultural significance.
People
Lazario + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Lazario as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with L
Other first names starting with L with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Lazario: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lazario?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 12 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lazario 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 28,562,862 US residents.
Is Lazario a common name?
We classify Lazario as "Very Rare". It ranks above 32.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 12 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lazario most popular?
The single biggest year for Lazario was 2013, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lazario is about 10 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 Lazario in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Lazario a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Lazario 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 Lazario still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Lazario 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 Lazario 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 Americans are named Lazario?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.