Lazaro Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Lazaro originates from the Hebrew name Eleazar, meaning 'God has helped.' It evolved through various languages including Greek and Latin before becoming popular in Spanish and Italian. This name carries connotations of resilience and faith, particularly due to its biblical connections. It has gained historical significance and continues to be a respected choice in modern naming.
The name Lazaro is most popular in Florida, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Lazaro has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled 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, 'Lazaro' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2234th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1645th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1545th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1022nd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 939th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1273rd out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1644th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Lazaro' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Lazaro"
Pronunciation
/ˈlaz.ə.roʊ/
Origin
Hebrew
Etymology
The name Lazaro is derived from the Hebrew name Eleazar, which means 'God has helped.' It underwent translation through Greek as Lazaros and Latin as Lazarus before becoming Lazaro in Spanish and Italian.
Meaning
God has helped
Language Evolution
Eleazar (Hebrew), Lazaros (Greek), Lazarus (Latin), Lazaro (Spanish/Italian)
Biblical Background
Lazaro is often associated with the biblical figure Lazarus, who was raised from the dead by Jesus in the New Testament.
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the Christian world due to the biblical story of Lazarus, particularly during the Middle Ages in Europe.
Variants & Derivatives
Lazarus, Lazaro, Laz, Lazslo
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Lazaro is viewed as a strong and traditional name, especially in Spanish-speaking countries, often associated with resilience and faith.
Famous People
Lazaro Cardenas (former President of Mexico), Lazaro Arbos (singer and American Idol contestant)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Lazaro"
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 "Lazaro"
"Lazaro" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 2234th of 7545 | 213 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1645th of 6773 | 338 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1545th of 7552 | 490 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1022nd of 10718 | 1,009 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 939th of 16616 | 1,815 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 1273rd of 24088 | 1,945 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 1644th of 23106 | 1,190 |
Regional Popularity of "Lazaro" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
39.69% 939th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
36.46% 858th/2353 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- |
50.74% 1233rd/2430 |
31.16% 889th/2853 |
40.14% 1114th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
49.30% 1448th/2937 |
26.16% 911th/3483 |
19.61% 690th/3518 |
23.10% 934th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
44.75% 1649th/3685 |
25.65% 1148th/4475 |
13.15% 683rd/5194 |
13.57% 857th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
53.30% 2442nd/4582 |
42.87% 2214th/5164 |
12.12% 886th/7313 |
15.80% 1179th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- |
65.92% 2958th/4487 |
18.48% 1261st/6822 |
22.99% 1443rd/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Lazaro" 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 "Lazaro"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Lazaro" 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.