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Lautaro

♂ Boy

Pronounced lah-oo-TAH-roh /lau̯ˈtɑ.ro/Medium

Meaning: From the Mapuche (Mapudungun) — variously levtraru, 'a swift hawk/caracara'; borne by the 16th-century Mapuche war leader Lautaro; we note the heroLow

In 30 seconds: A swift hawk; the quick one: Lautaro is Mapuche. Bold, classic, and warm (said 'lah-oo-TAH-roh'). We note the hero.
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Origin LowMapuche
MeaningFrom the Mapuche (Mapudungun) — variously levtraru, 'a swift hawk/caracara'; borne by the 16th-century Mapuche war leader Lautaro; we note the hero
U.S. rank (2025)#8640 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2005
Total births (all-time)≈ 111

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200520022025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Lautaro comes from the Mapuche (Mapudungun) — variously levtraru, 'a swift hawk/caracara'; borne by the 16th-century Mapuche war leader Lautaro (we note the hero). A bold, classic name (said 'lah-oo-TAH-roh').

In the U.S. it appears in Chilean and Argentine families. Rare, a-swift-hawk at the root, and bold.

Did you know? Lautaro is Mapuche, variously 'a swift hawk/caracara' — borne by the 16th-century Mapuche war leader Lautaro — a bold, storied name (we note the hero; said 'lah-oo-TAH-roh').
Overall data confidence 36%
References — Lautaro — Mapudungun; historical figure

Variations

LautaroLeftraru

Nicknames

Lauti

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lautaro mean?

Lautaro is Mapuche, variously 'a swift hawk/caracara'; borne by the Mapuche war leader Lautaro. We note the hero.

How do you pronounce Lautaro?

It's said lah-oo-TAH-roh /lau̯ˈtɑ.ro/ — three syllables, stress on the third.

Is Lautaro a boy or girl name?

Lautaro is a boy's name.

How popular is Lautaro?

Lautaro is a very rare name in the U.S.

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