Larry
Male name · ↓ Falling
333,946
Total Births
1947
Peak Year
—
Rank 2023
1880
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Larry
Larry is a diminutive of Lawrence, from Latin meaning 'from Laurentum.' It peaked in the 1940s-1950s in the US. Famous Larrys include Larry David, Larry Bird, and Larry King.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 313 births |
| 1890s | 680 births |
| 1900s | 1,396 births |
| 1910s | 1,772 births |
| 1920s | 3,447 births |
| 1930s | 29,389 births |
| 1940s | 106,906 births |
| 1950s | 100,231 births |
| 1960s | 43,176 births |
| 1970s | 23,177 births |
| 1980s | 12,195 births |
| 1990s | 6,188 births |
| 2000s | 3,380 births |
| 2010s | 1,420 births |
| 2020s | 276 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Larry?
Larry has been given to 333,946 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1947 with 14,731 births that year.
Is Larry a boy or girl name?
Larry is primarily used as a male name in the United States.
When was Larry most popular?
Larry was most popular in 1947, when 14,731 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name Larry?
Larry first appeared in US records in 1880 (the earliest year in the dataset).