Lars is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #1197 in 2001 with 114 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2000 with 127 births ranking #1112. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 17.5%. In 2001, approximately 1 in every 17,042 boys born was named Lars. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.