How Common is the First Name Lara?
We estimate that there are 28,541 people named Lara who are currently alive and were born in the United States. Lara is the 736th most common for women, and the 1,313rd most common overall.
How Old are People Named Lara?
The average person named Lara is 35.85 years old.
Is Lara a Popular Baby Name Right Now?
409 people named Lara were born in the U.S. in 2025. It was the 691st most popular name for girls, and the 1,354th most popular overall.
The popularity of Lara peaked in 1969, when it was the 222nd most popular name for baby girls.
Is Lara a Boy's Name or a Girl's Name?
Lara is almost exclusively a female name. More than 99.9% of people named Lara are female.
Popularity of Lara in England
In 2020, Lara was the 101st most popular name for girls in England and Wales.