Lazetta
A feminine name of Latin origin meaning "resurrection".
Name Census estimates that about 15 living Americans carry the first name Lazetta. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Lazetta today is around 63 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lazetta births was 1964 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lazetta. 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 Lazetta. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
15
~ 1 in 22,850,289 Americans
Peak year
1964
8 babies that year
Average age
63
years old
1969 SSA rank
#8,084
Tracked since 1915
Popularity
Lazetta: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Lazetta from the 1910s through to the 1960s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1960s, with 13 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Lazetta 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 Lazetta during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Lazetta
The name Lazetta is believed to have originated from the late Latin name Lazarus, which in turn derives from the Hebrew name Elʿazar, meaning "God has helped." The name can be traced back to the biblical figure Lazarus, who was raised from the dead by Jesus Christ, as recounted in the Gospel of John.
In the early centuries of Christianity, the name Lazarus gained popularity among the faithful, particularly in regions with strong Christian traditions. The feminine form, Lazetta, likely emerged as a diminutive or variant of the masculine name, possibly in regions where Romance languages were spoken.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Lazetta can be found in the medieval records of the Catholic Church. Lazetta of Pisa, born around 1230, was a renowned Italian mystic and religious figure who founded the Order of the Hermits of St. Mary of Monte Oliveto.
In the 14th century, Lazetta Grimaldi, a member of the prominent Genoese noble family, played a significant role in the political and cultural affairs of the time. She was a patron of the arts and supported the construction of several notable buildings in Genoa.
During the Renaissance period, the name Lazetta was particularly popular in Italy. Lazetta Veneziano, born in 1455, was a celebrated painter and one of the few female artists of the era to achieve widespread recognition for her work.
In the 17th century, Lazetta Cavendish, born in 1623, was an English aristocrat and writer. She is renowned for her plays, poems, and philosophical writings, which contributed to the literary landscape of the time.
Lazetta Brocadelli, born in 1785, was an Italian opera singer and composer who gained fame for her performances across Europe. Her compositions, particularly her arias and cantatas, were widely acclaimed and influential in the development of early Romantic music.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals who bore the name Lazetta throughout history, reflecting its rich cultural heritage and enduring presence across various regions and eras.
People
Lazetta + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Lazetta 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
Lazetta: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lazetta?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 15 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lazetta 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 22,850,289 US residents.
Is Lazetta a common name?
We classify Lazetta as "Very Rare". It ranks above 35.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 28 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lazetta most popular?
The single biggest year for Lazetta was 1964, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lazetta is about 63 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 Lazetta in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Lazetta a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Lazetta in the SSA data are female. 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 Lazetta still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Lazetta 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 Lazetta 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 Lazetta?
Find out how many Americans are named Lazetta on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.