Labria
A feminine name derived from Latin, meaning "lips" or "one with voluptuous lips".
Name Census estimates that about 427 living Americans carry the first name Labria. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Labria today is around 25 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Labria births was 1993 (36 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Labria. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
427
~ 1 in 802,703 Americans
Peak year
1993
36 babies that year
Average age
25
years old
2022 SSA rank
#12,975
Tracked since 1988
Popularity
Labria: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Labria from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 210 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Labria by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Labria during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Labrias live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. North Carolina, Maryland, Florida recorded the most babies named Labria, while Florida, Maryland, North Carolina recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 8 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Labria
The name Labria has its origins in ancient Greece, dating back to the 5th century BC. It is believed to be derived from the Greek word "labros," which means "fierce" or "violent." This suggests that the name was initially given to individuals who possessed a strong and courageous spirit.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Labria can be found in the works of the ancient Greek historian Herodotus. He mentions a warrior named Labria who fought bravely in the Greco-Persian Wars, displaying remarkable valor on the battlefield.
During the Hellenistic period, which followed the reign of Alexander the Great, the name Labria gained popularity across the Mediterranean region. It was particularly common in the Greek colonies of Asia Minor and the islands of the Aegean Sea.
In the 2nd century AD, a renowned Greek philosopher named Labria of Nicomedia made significant contributions to the field of ethics. His teachings emphasized the importance of virtue and self-control, and he had a profound influence on the intellectual circles of his time.
The name Labria also appeared in the Byzantine Empire, which was the continuation of the Roman Empire in the East. One notable figure was Labria Kantakouzenos, a military commander who lived in the 14th century and played a crucial role in defending Constantinople against the Ottoman Turks.
In the Renaissance period, the name Labria resurfaced in Italy, where it was sometimes used as a variant of the more common name Laura. One famous bearer of this name was Labria Cerchi, an Italian noblewoman and patron of the arts, who lived in Florence during the 15th century and was known for her support of artists and poets.
Another significant figure in history with the name Labria was Labria Basilico, an Italian botanist and naturalist from the 16th century. She made important contributions to the study of plants and their medicinal properties, and her work influenced the development of modern pharmacology.
Over the centuries, the name Labria has been used in various forms and spellings, such as Labria, Lavria, and Labrie, reflecting the linguistic and cultural influences of different regions. However, its Greek roots and association with strength, courage, and fierceness have remained a consistent thread throughout its history.
People
Labria + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Labria as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with L
Other first names starting with L with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Labria: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Labria?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 427 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Labria going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 802,703 US residents.
Is Labria a common name?
We classify Labria as "Very Rare". It ranks above 83% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 437 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Labria most popular?
The single biggest year for Labria was 1993, when 36 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Labria is about 25 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Labria a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Labria in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.