Lars Boy

Popularity: #860 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationLars / lɑːrz

Scandinavian; Dutch

Meaning

Scandinavian: 'laurel'; Dutch: 'from Laurentum'

Historical & Cultural Background

Lars is a common name in Scandinavian countries, derived from the Latin name Laurentius, meaning 'from Laurentum'. It has been popular in Sweden, Norway, and Denmark for centuries. The name is often associated with strength and victory due to the laurel wreath's historical significance. In Dutch culture, it is also used as a diminutive of Laurens.

Trend Summary

Lars has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., with a notable presence in Scandinavian communities.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Larsen
  • Laurens

International Variants

  • Lauri (Finnish)
  • Lorenzo (Italian)
  • Laurent (French)
  • Lourenço (Portuguese)

Famous people named Lars

Lars Ulrich is a Danish musician and co-founder of the heavy metal band Metallica.

Lars von Trier is a Danish film director known for his provocative films.

Lars Ricken is a retired German footballer who played for Borussia Dortmund.

Lars Mikkelsen is a Danish actor known for his roles in 'House of Cards' and 'Sherlock'.

Fictional characters named Lars

Lars is a character in the animated series 'Steven Universe', known for his growth and development throughout the series.

Lars Lindstrom is the protagonist in the film 'Lars and the Real Girl', who navigates his unique relationship with a life-sized doll.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Lars was first seen in the United States in 1883. Lars has ranked as high as #1156 nationally, which occurred in 2000, and has been most popular in California, New York, Minnesota, Washington, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Lars has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Lars (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 12
50%
MN 7
29%
UT 5
21%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
18837
18845
18865
18875
18975
19018
19126
19136
191416
191517
191610
191724
191812
19198
192014
192121
192210
192317
19249
192511
192614
192714
192815
192914
193013
193112
193210
193314
193412
193515
193616
193727
193815
193919
194022
194115
194225
194318
194421
194520
194616
194715
194834
194929
195034
195129
195240
195336
195444
195541
195654
195754
195874
195994
196061
1961110
196295
196379
196490
196582
196682
196796
196888
196993
1970104
197189
197287
197376
197479
197575
197678
197768
197865
1979105
198099
198177
198282
1983100
198481
198570
198675
198768
198884
198980
199084
199174
199288
199388
199489
199591
199697
199795
1998109
1999103
2000127
2001114
2002127
2003117
2004111
2005116
2006101
2007125
2008102
200995
201089
201174
201284
201395
201483
201591
2016109
201788
201887
201969
202083
202159
202295
202367
202464