Larry Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Latin
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
The name Larry is derived from the Latin name Laurentius and means 'from Laurentum'.
Meaning of the Name Larry
Larry is a variant of the name Lawrence, which comes from the Latin name Laurentius. It means 'from Laurentum', which was an ancient city in Italy. The name Lawrence was popularized by Saint Lawrence, an early Christian martyr. Larry is a friendly and approachable name with a classic feel.
Popularity of the Name Larry
The popularity for the name Larry peaked in popularity in the year 1947 with 34,942 births, which ranked number 14 out of 9,305 unique names for that year. Larry had the most female births in 1955 with 117, which ranked number 906 out of 6,729 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1947 with 34,942, which ranked number 10 out of 4,267 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Larry has declined sharply over the last ten years from 659 births to 263 births, a decline of -60.09%. Among males, Larry has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 659 births to 263 births, a decline of -60.09%.
Nationwide Popularity of Larry
- 20 Year Trend of Larry: -72.40%
- 10 Year Trend of Larry: -60.09%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Larry: -60.09%
Popularity of Larry by State
For males, Larry was most popular in Southeastern states with 81 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in CA, with 29 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Larry. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AL | 10 | 481 | < 5 | N/A |
| AZ | 6 | 816 | < 5 | N/A |
| CA | 29 | 828 | < 5 | N/A |
| FL | 18 | 785 | < 5 | N/A |
| GA | 10 | 856 | < 5 | N/A |
| IL | 7 | 1044 | < 5 | N/A |
| IN | 7 | 769 | < 5 | N/A |
| KY | 6 | 592 | < 5 | N/A |
| MI | 8 | 814 | < 5 | N/A |
| MO | 7 | 699 | < 5 | N/A |
| MS | 7 | 411 | < 5 | N/A |
| NC | 12 | 721 | < 5 | N/A |
| NY | 5 | 1798 | < 5 | N/A |
| OH | 12 | 698 | < 5 | N/A |
| OK | 5 | 674 | < 5 | N/A |
| OR | 5 | 587 | < 5 | N/A |
| PA | 6 | 1099 | < 5 | N/A |
| TN | 10 | 642 | < 5 | N/A |
| TX | 24 | 969 | < 5 | N/A |
| VA | 8 | 765 | < 5 | N/A |
| WA | 8 | 742 | < 5 | N/A |
| WI | 10 | 460 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Larry
- Total Births of Larry: 240 (-8.78%)
- Male Births of Larry: 240 (-8.78%)
Given the downward trend of Larry over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -8.78% decrease in total births, for a total of 240 births in 2024. Male births for Larry have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 240 male births in 2024, a decrease of -8.78%.