Lars Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Lars is a Scandinavian name derived from the Latin 'Laurentius', meaning 'crowned with laurel'. It evolved through various forms in different languages, maintaining its connection to the concept of victory and honor. The name has a long history in Scandinavia and is regarded positively in modern times, reflecting tradition and strength. There is no biblical relevance associated with this name.
The name Lars is most popular in Washington, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation X (Gen X) generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is gaining popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Lars has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, too falling for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Lars' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2207th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1775th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1015th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 880th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1139th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1396th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1866th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Lars' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Lars"
Pronunciation
/lɑːrz/
Origin
Scandinavian
Etymology
Lars is a Scandinavian form of the name Lawrence, derived from the Latin name Laurentius, which means 'from Laurentum'. Laurentum was an ancient town in Italy known for its laurel trees.
Meaning
crowned with laurel
Language Evolution
Laurentius (Latin), Laurens (Old French), Lorenzo (Italian), Lawrence (English), Lars (Scandinavian)
Historical Usage
The name Lars gained popularity in Scandinavia during the Middle Ages and has remained a common name in the region ever since.
Variants & Derivatives
Larsen, Lasse, Larsy
Modern Popularity & Image
Lars is viewed as a strong, masculine name and remains popular in Scandinavian countries. It is often associated with a sense of tradition and cultural heritage.
Famous People
Lars Ulrich, drummer of the band Metallica, Lars von Trier, Danish film director, Lars Mikkelsen, Danish actor
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Lars"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Lars"
"Lars" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 2207th of 7545 | 217 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1775th of 6773 | 303 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1015th of 7552 | 1,029 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 880th of 10718 | 1,366 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1139th of 16616 | 1,328 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 1396th of 24088 | 1,689 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 1866th of 23106 | 990 |
Regional Popularity of "Lars" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- |
65.87% 1025th/1556 |
- |
73.11% 1131st/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
42.34% 943rd/2227 |
31.69% 770th/2430 |
- |
26.09% 724th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
29.59% 869th/2937 |
23.69% 825th/3483 |
53.10% 1868th/3518 |
17.14% 693rd/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
27.49% 1013th/3685 |
37.41% 1674th/4475 |
44.86% 2330th/5194 |
14.93% 943rd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
26.76% 1226th/4582 |
29.22% 1509th/5164 |
32.35% 2366th/7313 |
15.07% 1125th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
37.17% 1481st/3984 |
50.86% 2282nd/4487 |
51.72% 3528th/6822 |
21.56% 1353rd/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Lars" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Lars"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Lars" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.