Boy
Lars
crowned with laurel
About Lars
Scandinavian minimalism meets universal appeal in this crisp, efficient name. Four letters pack remarkable punch, delivering strength without excess. It's refreshingly straightforward in an era of elaborate names, yet maintains distinct character. The Nordic heritage brings associations with resilience and natural beauty. International families particularly appreciate its easy pronunciation across languages. Despite its brevity, it feels complete rather than abbreviated, standing confidently on its own. This name suits someone equally comfortable in creative pursuits or analytical fields, never boxing its bearer into preconceived notions about personality or path.
Popularity of the Name Lars
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | |
|---|---|
| 1883 | #767 |
| 1887 | #999 |
| 1901 | #814 |
| 1958 | #881 |
| 1959 | #790 |
| 1960 | #977 |
| 1961 | #736 |
| 1962 | #783 |
| 1963 | #853 |
| 1964 | #794 |
| 1965 | #818 |
| 1966 | #808 |
| 1967 | #754 |
| 1968 | #792 |
| 1969 | #803 |
| 1970 | #799 |
| 1971 | #868 |
| 1972 | #863 |
| 1973 | #927 |
| 1974 | #917 |
| 1975 | #949 |
| 1976 | #940 |
| 1979 | #848 |
| 1980 | #903 |
| 1983 | #882 |
| 1984 | #990 |
Top names by country: United States
Variations of Name Lars
- Larrs
- Larson
- Larrson
- Larsyn
- Larrsyn
- Larrsen
- Larsun
- Larrsun
Names Similar to Lars
Nicknames for Lars
- Larry
- Larr
- Larsy
Famous People Named Lars
| Lars Ulrich | Danish musician, drummer for Metallica |
| Lars von Trier | Danish film director and screenwriter |
| Lars Eller | Danish ice hockey player |
| Lars Eidinger | German actor |
| Lars Ricken | German former footballer |
| Lars Sullivan | American professional wrestler |
| Lars Hirschfeld | Canadian former soccer goalkeeper |
| Lars Anderson | American baseball player |
| Lars Bender | German footballer |
| Lars Jansson | Swedish cartoonist, creator of The Moomins - with his brother Tove Jansson |
| Lars Kepler | Swedish author of crime fiction novels |
| Lars Eighner | American essayist and writer |
| Lars Windhorst | German entrepreneur and investor |
| Lars Mikkelsen | Danish actor |
| Lars Porsena | Legendary Etruscan king |
| Lars Lagerbäck | Swedish football manager |
| Lars Boom | Dutch professional road and cyclo-cross cyclist |
Characters Named Lars
| Lars Lindstrom | Protagonist in the film "Lars and the Real Girl" |
| Lars Barriga | Character from the animated series "Steven Universe" |
| Lars Halford | Character from the TV show "House of Lies" |
| Lars Smuntz | Character from the movie "Mouse Hunt" |
| Lars Thorwald | Character from the film "Rear Window" |
| Lars Umlaut | Character from the video game "Guitar Hero" |
| Lars Fuchs | Character from the TV show "Southland" |
| Lars Gottliger | Character from the TV show "Scrubs" |
| Lars Dale | Character from the TV show "Ghost Whisperer" |