Lara is a girl name with a classic feel, drawn from real birth records.
| Country | Births on record |
|---|---|
| United States since 1880 | 30,202 births |
| England & Wales since 1996 | 13,341 births |
| Ireland since 1964 | 1,696 births |
Counts come from national birth registrations: the U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (ONS) and Ireland (CSO). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.
Babies named Lara per year — United States (1887–2025). United States peaked in 1969 (1,360/yr) · England & Wales peaked in 2003 (568/yr) · Ireland peaked in 2013 (72/yr).
Lara reached its peak in 1969, when it was the #414 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 1960s name.
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