How Many People Are Named Lara?

29,789

people in the United States are named Lara

1 in 11,245 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#1494

💎 Rare

Population Percentage

0.0089%

Of US population

Peak Year

1969

1,360 births

Trend

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: Icelandic
Pronunciation: LOW-rah
Gender: Primarily Female

Meaning:

Icelandic form of LAURA.

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
99.9%
Male
0.1%

This name is Primarily Female

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 37.1 years old

Young (<30) 10,208
34.3%
Adult (30–60) 18,453
61.9%
Senior (>60) 1,128
3.8%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1887 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

California 3,765
New York 2,449
Texas 2,137
Florida 1,627
Illinois 1,287
New Jersey 1,221
Pennsylvania 1,194
Ohio 999
Michigan 854
Massachusetts 832

💡 Fun Facts About "Lara"

  • 379 babies were named Lara in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 1969
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1887
  • Most popular in California

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