Lao

Boy name

Lao has been given to 32 babies in the U.S. since 1981. It peaked in 1985.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

Peak year

1985 (7 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1981

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

All boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Lao — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Leoboy

262,124 babies since 1880

Lagirl

1,756 babies since 1913

Baounisex

1,430 babies since 1976

Lanunisex

1,087 babies since 1948

Kaounisex

719 babies since 1980

Lamboy

630 babies since 1977

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Lao.

32 babies since 1919

32 babies since 1928

32 babies since 1937

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32 babies since 1975

32 babies since 1979

32 babies since 1979

32 babies since 1980

Lao vs Jl ⚖Lao vs Torivio ⚖Lao vs Martis ⚖Lao vs Maneesh ⚖

Sibling name ideas for Lao

Same era and popularity as Lao, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.

Sisters

Hillory Jincy Cornetta Malesa

Brothers

Jl Torivio Martis Maneesh

FAQ

How popular is the name Lao?

Lao has been given to 32 babies in the U.S. since 1981. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Lao peak?

Lao peaked in 1985, when 7 babies were given the name.

Is Lao a girl or boy name?

Lao is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Lao are boys).

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