Mack Lara

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Mack Lara — English
38K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Mack Lara is a name that combines English origins. The first name Mack is a masculine given name of English origin. Mack is a given name and nickname. Notable people with the name include: Given name Mack Beggs (born 1999), American high school wrestler Mack Brown (born 1951), head coach of the University of Texas at Austin Longhorn football team Mack Brown (running back) (born 1991), American football player Mack C. The surname Lara: Lara is a feminine given name or a surname in several languages. It can be used as a short form of the name Larissa. It was popularized in the Anglosphere by a character in the 1965 film Dr. Zhivago. Lara is also a water nymph in Roman Mythology who is the mother of the Lares. The name is of uncertain etymology. The name has been among the top 1,000 names used for newborn girls in the United States since 1966, the year after the film Dr. Zhivago debuted. The name has also seen wide use in Australia, Canada, Ireland, the United Kingdom, and across Europe. Mack is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 38K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Mack reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Mack

English

Mack is a given name and nickname. Notable people with the name include: Given name Mack Beggs (born 1999), American high school wrestler Mack Brown (born 1951), head coach of the University of Texas at Austin Longhorn football team Mack Brown (running back) (born 1991), American football player Mack C.

Surname: Lara

Spanish

Lara is a feminine given name or a surname in several languages. It can be used as a short form of the name Larissa. It was popularized in the Anglosphere by a character in the 1965 film Dr. Zhivago. Lara is also a water nymph in Roman Mythology who is the mother of the Lares. The name is of uncertain etymology. The name has been among the top 1,000 names used for newborn girls in the United States since 1966, the year after the film Dr. Zhivago debuted. The name has also seen wide use in Australia, Canada, Ireland, the United Kingdom, and across Europe.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Mack is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 50%
United Kingdom 29%
Australia 11%
Canada 11%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Mack by decade, based on birth registration data:

1900s
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Notable People Named Mack Lara

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Mack Lara:

6
Expression Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

3
Personality Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Mack?
The first name Mack originates from English. Mack is a given name and nickname. Notable people with the name include: Given name Mack Beggs (born 1999), American high school wrestler Mack Brown (born 1951), head coach of the University of Texas at Austin Longhorn football team Mack Brown (running back) (born 1991), American football player Mack C.
When was Mack most popular?
The name Mack reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Lara?
The surname Lara originates from Spanish. Lara is a feminine given name or a surname in several languages. It can be used as a short form of the name Larissa. It was popularized in the Anglosphere by a character in the 1965 film Dr. Zhivago. Lara is also a water nymph in Roman Mythology who is the mother of the Lares. The name is of uncertain etymology. The name has been among the top 1,000 names used for newborn girls in the United States since 1966, the year after the film Dr. Zhivago debuted. The name has also seen wide use in Australia, Canada, Ireland, the United Kingdom, and across Europe.
What are the origins of the name Mack Lara?
The name Mack Lara combines two different traditions: the first name Mack has English roots, while the surname Lara originates from Spanish.
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