Lasse’s popularity as a first name for boys has declined in Norway and Denmark in the 21st century, but it has risen in the Netherlands
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80 American baby boys were named Lars in 1984, the last time the name was included in the Top 1000 Popular Names (No. 994)
Lamont
Lamont appeared consistently in the Top 1000 American male names from 1937 through 2008. Highest rank: 215 in 1972
Lamberto
Lambert the Sheepish Lion is a 1952 Disney cartoon character
Karen
Only one Karen made the Top 12 in 10 seasons of American Idol
Knut
Unlike Knox, the K in Knut is not silent. it is pronounced ka-newt
Jarl
The J in the Scandinavian name Jarl is pronounced like a Y
Ingrid
Ingrid made the Top 500 American baby girl names between 1958 and 1974
Ingram
Ingram made the Top 1000 American baby boy name list in twice in the 19th century: 1883 and 1890
Helga
The years 1899 produced 29 American-born Helgas, giving the name its highest rank in the Top 1000 popular names at No. 572
Hoyt
The last time Hoyt was seen in the Top 500 American baby boy names was in 1932
Heath
Heath’s time in the Top 300 American baby boy names began in 1970 and ended in 1982