Lazell
A derivative of the name Lazarus, meaning "God is my help".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Lazell. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Lazell today is around 48 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lazell births was 1974 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lazell. 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 Lazell. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1974
5 babies that year
Average age
48
years old
1974 SSA rank
#5,672
Tracked since 1974
Popularity
Lazell: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Lazell 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 Lazell during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Lazell
The name Lazell has its origins in the ancient Hebrew language and culture, dating back to biblical times. It is derived from the Hebrew name Elazar, which means "God has helped" or "God is helper." The name Elazar is mentioned several times in the Old Testament, most notably in the Book of Exodus, where it refers to Aaron's son who became a high priest.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Lazell can be found in the Codex Amiatinus, a Latin Bible manuscript from the 7th century AD, where it appears as "Lazellus." This suggests that the name had already undergone some linguistic evolution and was in use during the early medieval period.
In the Middle Ages, the name Lazell was relatively uncommon but can be found in various historical records. One notable individual bearing this name was Lazell de Mortimer, a Norman knight who fought in the Crusades during the 12th century.
During the Renaissance period, the name gained some popularity, particularly in Italy and France. One of the most famous individuals with the name Lazell was Lazell Buonarroti (1475-1564), an Italian sculptor and architect who was a nephew of the renowned artist Michelangelo.
In the 17th century, the name Lazell was adopted by some Puritan families in England, possibly as a variant of the more common name Lazarus. One example is Lazell Eddington (1612-1678), an English Puritan minister who served as a chaplain during the English Civil War.
Another notable individual with the name Lazell was Lazell Morisson (1687-1762), a Scottish mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the study of celestial mechanics and the calculation of planetary orbits.
As the name Lazell spread across different cultures and languages, it underwent various spellings and pronunciations, such as Lazelle, Lazelle, and Lazell. However, its roots can be traced back to the ancient Hebrew name Elazar, reflecting the rich linguistic and cultural heritage of this distinctive name.
People
Lazell + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Lazell 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
Lazell: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lazell?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lazell 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Lazell a common name?
We classify Lazell as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lazell most popular?
The single biggest year for Lazell was 1974, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lazell is about 48 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 Lazell in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Lazell a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Lazell 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 Lazell still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Lazell 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 Lazell 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 have the name Lazell?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.