Lazaro
Lazaro is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
God has helped.
Origin and history
Lazaro is the Spanish form of the classical Hebrew name Eleazar, meaning 'God has helped'. It has been steadily used in the United States, particularly within Spanish-speaking communities and families seeking a traditional heritage name. While relatively rare overall, it maintains consistent usage over time.
Popularity in the United States
7,118 babies in the United States have been named Lazaro since 1880. It ranks #1428 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1298.
States where it is most popular
- TX (36.3 %)
- FL (34.3 %)
- CA (19.1 %)
- NY (4.4 %)
- NJ (2.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 79 |
| 1920-1930 | 176 |
| 1930-1940 | 179 |
| 1940-1950 | 215 |
| 1950-1960 | 254 |
| 1960-1970 | 362 |
| 1970-1980 | 686 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,067 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,188 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,342 |
| 2010-2019 | 910 |
| 2020-2029 | 660 |
Famous people named Lazaro
- Lázaro Cárdenas: President, Military Leader
- Lázaro Rivas: Wrestler, Olympic Athlete
- Lázaro Álvarez: Boxer, Olympic Athlete
Nicknames
Lazo, Laz
Fun facts
- Lazaro is derived from the Hebrew name Eleazar, which translates directly to 'God has helped'.
- The name is famous in Spanish literature through the 16th-century picaresque novella 'Lazarillo de Tormes'.