Larce
A name of unknown origin, potentially inspired by the French word "larce" meaning "larch tree".
Name Census estimates that about 0 living Americans carry the first name Larce. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Larce today is around 0 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Larce births was 1920 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Larce. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Larce. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
0
~ - Americans
Peak year
1920
5 babies that year
Average age
-
1920 SSA rank
#4,662
Tracked since 1920
Popularity
Larce: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Larce 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 Larce during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Larce
The name Larce is believed to have originated from the ancient Aramaic language, which was spoken in parts of the Middle East and the Levant region during the 8th century BCE. It is derived from the Aramaic word "larsh," which means "to speak" or "to utter." This suggests that the name may have been associated with those who were skilled orators, storytellers, or interpreters.
In some ancient texts and historical records, the name Larce has been linked to a figure known as Larce the Scribe, who was believed to have lived during the reign of the Babylonian king Nebuchadnezzar II in the 6th century BCE. Larce the Scribe was renowned for his expertise in translating and interpreting various languages, and his skills were highly valued in the royal court.
One of the earliest recorded references to the name Larce can be found in the Aramaic inscriptions discovered in the ancient city of Palmyra, located in present-day Syria. These inscriptions, dating back to the 3rd century CE, mention a merchant named Larce who was involved in the trade of spices and silk along the Silk Road.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Larce. One such person was Larce of Antioch, a Christian theologian and philosopher who lived in the 5th century CE. He is known for his contributions to the understanding of the Trinity and his debates with other religious scholars of his time.
Another figure of historical significance was Larce the Physician, who lived in the 9th century CE during the Islamic Golden Age. He was a renowned physician and scholar who made significant contributions to the field of medicine, particularly in the areas of pharmacology and the treatment of various diseases.
In the 12th century CE, there was a prominent poet and writer named Larce al-Andalusi, who was born in the city of Cordoba in present-day Spain. His works, which were written in Arabic, were widely celebrated for their intricate poetic style and their exploration of themes related to love, nature, and spirituality.
During the Renaissance period, a Italian artist named Larce Baldassare, born in 1472, gained recognition for his intricate frescoes and murals adorning various churches and palaces in Italy. His works were praised for their attention to detail and their masterful use of color and composition.
The name Larce has also been associated with individuals from other cultures and regions, but the examples provided here illustrate some of the most notable figures who have borne this name throughout history, spanning different time periods, professions, and cultural backgrounds.
People
Larce + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Larce 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
Larce: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Larce?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 0 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Larce 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 - US residents.
Is Larce a common name?
We classify Larce as "Very Rare". It ranks above 2.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Larce most popular?
The single biggest year for Larce was 1920, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Larce is about 0 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Larce in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Larce a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Larce in the SSA data are male. 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.
Is Larce still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Larce in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Larce can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How common is the name Larce?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people share the name Larce at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.