Lazarus
MeaningGod has helped · Greek form of Eleazar
- US rank
- #1,141
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #943 in 1882
185 babies were named Lazarus in the US in 2025. It has climbed 130 places in five years.
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 9,234 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Lazarus, 185 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Lazarus would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryLazarus first shows up in US birth records in 1882, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 143 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1882, when it reached #943.
- Then vs nowLazarus is 2.8× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 26,178 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 9,234.
- TrendLazarus has climbed 130 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #1,141. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedLazarus is most popular in Indiana, where it ranks #711, followed by Arizona (#720) and South Carolina (#743). It's in the top 1,000 in 6 states.
- MeaningLazarus is a Greek form of Eleazar, which means “God has helped”. Our records link it to Greek and Hebrew roots.
About the name Lazarus
Lazarus is a boy name of Greek and Hebrew origin meaning “God has helped”. It has 7 letters and 3 syllables, starting with L and ending in “-rus”. US birth records list Lazarus for boys from 1882 to 2025, in 114 of those 144 years. Its best year was 1882, when it ranked #943 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #1,141, with 185 babies.
Origin:Greek namesHebrew names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 16 | 61,303 boys |
| 1890s | 8.4 | 119,617 boys |
| 1900s | 12 | 84,602 boys |
| 1910s | 15 | 64,725 boys |
| 1920s | 7.6 | 131,062 boys |
| 1930s | 4.2 | 236,407 boys |
| 1940s | 3.3 | 304,878 boys |
| 1950s | 3.8 | 265,252 boys |
| 1960s | 3.7 | 269,542 boys |
| 1970s | 9.6 | 104,167 boys |
| 1980s | 14 | 73,692 boys |
| 1990s | 19 | 53,591 boys |
| 2000s | 36 | 28,129 boys |
| 2010s | 63 | 15,964 boys |
| 2020s | 89 | 11,192 boys |
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 Lazarus
What does the name Lazarus mean?
Lazarus means “God has helped” in Greek, as a form of Eleazar.
What is the origin of the name Lazarus?
Lazarus has Greek, Hebrew roots in our records. Other Greek names include Theodore, Mateo, Lucas.
Is Lazarus a boy or girl name?
Lazarus is a boy name.
How popular is the name Lazarus?
Lazarus ranked #1,141 for US boys in 2025, given to 185 babies. Its best year was 1882 (#943).