Larry
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Crowned with Laurels
Background: The name Larry originates from the Latin name 'Laurentius,' meaning 'crowned with laurel.' This term refers to laurel leaves, which were used in ancient times as a symbol of victory and honor. The name Larry became popular in English-speaking countries as a derivative of Laurence.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#40
Total births
810,934
Most popular decade
1940s
(769,962 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-554 ranks)
Years in Top 100
55
First recorded year
1880
Gender usage
99.6% male
0.4% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 13
- First year rank
- #505
- Peak year
- 1947
- Peak year births
- 34,945
- Peak rank
- #10
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 204
- Recent rank
- #1,065
Female
- First year
- 1914
- First year births
- 6
- First year rank
- #3,188
- Peak year
- 1955
- Peak year births
- 117
- Peak rank
- #906
- Most recent year
- 1995
- Recent year births
- 8
- Recent rank
- #9,553
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).