Lazer
Every Lazer since 1958 — 841 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Lazer
Lazer is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,782 in 2025 with 46 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1958, 841 American babies have been named Lazer. Its peak came in 2023, when 55 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Lazer stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Lazer year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 46 | #2,782 |
| 2024 | 43 | #2,939 |
| 2023 | 55 | #2,462 |
| 2022 | 39 | #3,137 |
| 2021 | 42 | #2,947 |
| 2020 | 39 | #3,006 |
| 2019 | 45 | #2,786 |
| 2018 | 29 | #3,755 |
| 2017 | 28 | #3,851 |
| 2016 | 43 | #2,818 |
| 2015 | 29 | #3,751 |
| 2014 | 33 | #3,346 |
| 2013 | 23 | #4,263 |
| 2012 | 37 | #3,086 |
| 2011 | 28 | #3,746 |
| 2010 | 22 | #4,458 |
| 2009 | 20 | #4,857 |
| 2008 | 20 | #4,833 |
| 2007 | 17 | #5,341 |
| 2006 | 14 | #5,978 |
| 2005 | 19 | #4,576 |
| 2004 | 16 | #5,153 |
| 2003 | 15 | #5,180 |
| 2002 | 19 | #4,267 |
| 2001 | 21 | #3,921 |
| 2000 | 8 | #7,895 |
| 1995 | 7 | #7,465 |
| 1990 | — | — |
| 1985 | 5 | #7,139 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Lazer in 2025?
Lazer ranked #2,782 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 46 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Lazer?
841 babies have been named Lazer in the United States since 1958, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Lazer most popular?
Lazer peaked in 2023, when 55 newborns received the name.
Is Lazer a boy or girl name?
Lazer is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Lazer rising or falling?
Lazer is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.