Names / Girl names
Lara
Current rank
#693
holding steady
All-time peak
#223
in 1969
First recorded
1887
in U.S. data
Children named
30,200
since 1887
Popularity over time
Annual U.S. children given the name · Peak #223 in 1969 · Source: Social Security Administration
Meaning & background
Sleek, simple, and international. Its meaning is debated. Stateside, it was first recorded in 1887. As of the latest data it stands at #693, staying stable. 1969 marked its high point, reaching #223. Across all years, more than 30,200 children have been named this.