Rick Lara

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Rick Lara — English
137K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Rick Lara is a name that combines English origins. The first name Rick is a masculine given name of English origin. Rick Adduono (born 1955), Canadian professional ice hockey coach and player Rick Aiello (1955–2021), American film and television actor Rick W. Allen (born 1951), American politician Rick Astley (born 1966), British singer Rick Aviles (1952–1995), American stand-up comedian and actor Rick Bassman (born 1961), American entrepreneur, produce, talent agent, and author Ricky Bell (singer) (born 1967), American singer Rick Berman (born 1945), American television producer, executive producer of several Star Trek series Rick Berns (born 1956), National Football League player Rick Bognar (1970–2019), . 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. Rick is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 137K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Rick reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Rick

English

Rick Adduono (born 1955), Canadian professional ice hockey coach and player Rick Aiello (1955–2021), American film and television actor Rick W. Allen (born 1951), American politician Rick Astley (born 1966), British singer Rick Aviles (1952–1995), American stand-up comedian and actor Rick Bassman (born 1961), American entrepreneur, produce, talent agent, and author Ricky Bell (singer) (born 1967), American singer Rick Berman (born 1945), American television producer, executive producer of several Star Trek series Rick Berns (born 1956), National Football League player Rick Bognar (1970–2019), .

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 Rick is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

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

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Notable People Named Rick 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 Rick Lara:

1
Expression Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

11
Soul Urge Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

8
Personality Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

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 Rick?
The first name Rick originates from English. Rick Adduono (born 1955), Canadian professional ice hockey coach and player Rick Aiello (1955–2021), American film and television actor Rick W. Allen (born 1951), American politician Rick Astley (born 1966), British singer Rick Aviles (1952–1995), American stand-up comedian and actor Rick Bassman (born 1961), American entrepreneur, produce, talent agent, and author Ricky Bell (singer) (born 1967), American singer Rick Berman (born 1945), American television producer, executive producer of several Star Trek series Rick Berns (born 1956), National Football League player Rick Bognar (1970–2019), .
When was Rick most popular?
The name Rick 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 Rick Lara?
The name Rick Lara combines two different traditions: the first name Rick has English roots, while the surname Lara originates from Spanish.
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