Lazaro
Boy name · Greek · Italian · Spanish
MeaningGod has helped · Spanish form of Lazarus
- US rank
- #1,499
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #803 in 1985
117 babies were named Lazaro in the US in 2025. It has climbed 29 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1911–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Lazaro you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 14,599 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Lazaro, 117 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Lazaro would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryLazaro first shows up in US birth records in 1911, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 114 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1985, when it reached #803.
- TrendLazaro has climbed 29 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #1,499. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedLazaro is most popular in Texas, where it ranks #828, followed by Florida (#912) and North Carolina (#936). It's in the top 1,000 in 3 states.
- MeaningLazaro is a Spanish form of Lazarus, which means “God has helped”. Our records link it to Greek, Italian and Spanish roots.
About the name Lazaro
Lazaro is a boy name of Greek, Italian and Spanish origin meaning “God has helped”. It has 6 letters and 3 syllables, starting with L and ending in “-aro”. US birth records list Lazaro for boys from 1911 to 2025, in 114 of those 115 years. Its best year was 1985, when it ranked #803 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #1,499, with 117 babies.
Origin:Greek namesItalian namesSpanish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 13 | 78,193 boys |
| 1920s | 16 | 62,617 boys |
| 1930s | 17 | 58,962 boys |
| 1940s | 15 | 68,823 boys |
| 1950s | 13 | 79,302 boys |
| 1960s | 19 | 51,813 boys |
| 1970s | 42 | 24,004 boys |
| 1980s | 58 | 17,274 boys |
| 1990s | 61 | 16,388 boys |
| 2000s | 67 | 14,870 boys |
| 2010s | 48 | 20,644 boys |
| 2020s | 64 | 15,703 boys |
Other spellings of Lazaro
More Greek boy names
- Boy name: Theodore · gift of God
- Boy name: Mateo · gift of God
- Boy name: Lucas · man from Lucania
- Unisex name: Elias · my God is Yahweh
- Boy name: Sebastian · venerable
- Boy name: Leo · lion
- Boy name: Thomas · twin
- Unisex name: Miles · possibly gracious
Questions about the name Lazaro
What does the name Lazaro mean?
Lazaro means “God has helped” in Spanish, as a form of Lazarus.
What is the origin of the name Lazaro?
Lazaro has Greek, Italian, Spanish roots in our records. Other Greek names include Theodore, Mateo, Lucas.
Is Lazaro a boy or girl name?
Lazaro is a boy name.
How popular is the name Lazaro?
Lazaro ranked #1,499 for US boys in 2025, given to 117 babies. Its best year was 1985 (#803).