How popular is the name Lara in 2025?

Lara is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.

When was the name Lara most popular?

Lara peaked in 1967, reaching #3559 among US boy names.

Lara will almost certainly be the only one in school.

boy name

Lara entered the US charts in 1918, peaked at #3559 in 1967, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#3559

peak (1967)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

Fewer than a hundred people named Lara are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.

The typical Lara alive today was born around 1969, making them about 56 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Lara in 2025?: Lara is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
When was the name Lara most popular?: Lara peaked in 1967, reaching #3559 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Lara with classmates?: Lara will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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