Larimar Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Spanish
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Larimar is a Spanish name meaning 'sea of Larissa' or 'blue pectolite gemstone'.
Meaning of the Name Larimar
Larimar is a feminine given name of Spanish origin. The name derives from the combination of the Spanish word 'mar' meaning 'sea' and the name 'Larissa', an ancient city in Greece. The name Larimar is also associated with the gemstone of the same name, which is a rare blue variety of pectolite found only in the Dominican Republic. It is believed to have a calming energy and is often associated with the sea and the Caribbean region.
Popularity of the Name Larimar
The popularity for the name Larimar peaked in popularity in the year 2022 with 13 births, which ranked number 14,446 out of 29,174 unique names for that year. Larimar had the most female births in 2022 with 13, which ranked number 7,996 out of 17,660 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Larimar has increased sharply over the last ten years from 5 births to 13 births, an increase of 160.00%. Among females, Larimar has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 5 births to 13 births, an increase of 160.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Larimar
- 10 Year Trend of Larimar: 160.00%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Larimar: 160.00%
Popularity of Larimar by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Larimar. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Larimar in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Larimar is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Larimar
- Total Births of Larimar: 14 (10.03%)
- Female Births of Larimar: 14 (10.03%)
Given the upward trend of Larimar over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 10.03% increase in total births, for a total of 14 births in 2024. For Females, births for Larimar have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 14 female births in 2024, an increase of 10.03%.