Larcenia
A feminine name likely derived from the Latin "larcena," meaning "larceny" or "theft."
Name Census estimates that about 16 living Americans carry the first name Larcenia. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Larcenia today is around 77 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Larcenia births was 1925 (9 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Larcenia. 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
- • The typical person named Larcenia is about 77 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Larcenias were born before 1959.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Larcenia. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
16
~ 1 in 21,422,146 Americans
Peak year
1925
9 babies that year
Average age
77
years old
1958 SSA rank
#6,572
Tracked since 1902
Popularity
Larcenia: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Larcenia from the 1900s through to the 1950s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1930s, with 26 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1930s peak, Larcenia remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Larcenia 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 Larcenia during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Larcenia
The given name Larcenia is a feminine name of Greek origin, derived from the Greek word "larkos," which means "chest" or "treasury." It is believed to have emerged during the Byzantine period, around the 5th to 15th centuries AD, in the eastern regions of the Byzantine Empire, which encompassed parts of modern-day Greece, Turkey, and the Middle East.
One of the earliest known references to the name Larcenia can be found in a Greek manuscript dating back to the 9th century AD, where it is mentioned as the name of a wealthy merchant's daughter from Constantinople. The name may have been chosen to symbolize wealth, prosperity, and abundance, reflecting the family's affluent status.
Throughout the Middle Ages, the name Larcenia gained popularity among the Greek Orthodox Christian community, particularly in areas with strong Byzantine cultural influences. It was often bestowed upon girls born into noble or wealthy families, as the name carried connotations of riches and plenty.
One notable historical figure bearing the name Larcenia was Larcenia Ducaina, a Byzantine noblewoman who lived in the 11th century. She was known for her involvement in the political intrigues of the Byzantine court and her support for the Komnenos dynasty.
Another prominent individual with the name Larcenia was Larcenia Palaiologina, a member of the influential Palaiologos family, which ruled the Byzantine Empire during its final years in the 14th and 15th centuries. She was a renowned patron of the arts and played a significant role in preserving and promoting Greek culture during a turbulent period in Byzantine history.
In the 16th century, a Venetian noblewoman named Larcenia Contarini gained recognition for her philanthropic efforts and her support of artists and scholars. She was known for hosting intellectual gatherings and promoting the arts during the Renaissance period.
Another notable figure was Larcenia Ralli, a wealthy Greek merchant from the island of Chios, who lived in the 18th century. She was praised for her charitable contributions and her efforts in supporting the Greek community during the Ottoman rule.
While the name Larcenia has its roots in the Byzantine era, it continues to be used in various forms and spellings across different cultures and regions, reflecting the widespread influence of Greek culture and language throughout history.
People
Larcenia + last name combinations
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FAQ
Larcenia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Larcenia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 16 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Larcenia 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 21,422,146 US residents.
Is Larcenia a common name?
We classify Larcenia as "Very Rare". It ranks above 36.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 64 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Larcenia most popular?
The single biggest year for Larcenia was 1925, when 9 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Larcenia is about 77 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 Larcenia in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Larcenia a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Larcenia 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.
Is Larcenia still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Larcenia 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 Larcenia 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 many people have Larcenia as a first name?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many Americans are named Larcenia at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.