Larimar
A feminine name referring to a rare blue variety of pectolite found in the Dominican Republic.
Name Census estimates that about 107 living Americans carry the first name Larimar. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Larimar today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Larimar births was 2023 (20 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Larimar. 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
107
~ 1 in 3,203,312 Americans
Peak year
2023
20 babies that year
Average age
8
years old
2024 SSA rank
#7,081
Tracked since 1996
Popularity
Larimar: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Larimar from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 56 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Larimar 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 Larimar during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Larimars live
Origin
Meaning and history of Larimar
The name Larimar is a relatively modern creation, originating from the Dominican Republic in the late 20th century. It is derived from a combination of the Spanish words "Lar" meaning "household fire" and "Mar" meaning "sea." This unique name was bestowed upon a rare and beautiful blue gem found exclusively in the Caribbean nation.
While the name itself has no ancient linguistic roots, the gemstone's discovery in 1916 by a Spanish priest and its subsequent naming in the 1970s by a Dominican mineralogist and a Peace Corps volunteer laid the foundation for its use as a given name. The vibrant blue hue of the Larimar stone, caused by a unique composition of copper, drew inspiration from the vivid colors of the ocean and the warmth of a hearth.
The earliest recorded instances of Larimar as a given name can be traced back to the late 1980s and early 1990s, primarily in the Dominican Republic and among Dominican communities in the United States. As the gemstone gained popularity and recognition, its namesake began to be bestowed upon children, particularly girls, in recognition of its natural beauty and Dominican heritage.
One of the earliest notable individuals named Larimar was Larimar Batista, a Dominican singer and actress born in 1989. She gained recognition for her roles in several Dominican television shows and her contributions to the country's music scene.
Another prominent figure with the name is Larimar Fiallo, a Dominican-American author and activist born in 1990. She has written extensively on topics related to social justice, feminism, and the experiences of marginalized communities.
In the world of sports, Larimar Robaina, a Cuban-born Dominican volleyball player born in 1994, has represented the Dominican Republic in various international competitions.
Larimar Salayandía, born in 1997, is a Dominican-American model and social media influencer who has gained a substantial following for her fashion and lifestyle content.
Lastly, Larimar Obregón, a Dominican artist born in 2001, has made a name for herself in the realm of contemporary art, with her works exploring themes of identity, culture, and the natural world.
While the name Larimar is still relatively uncommon outside of Dominican communities, its unique origins and connection to the country's natural heritage have contributed to its growing popularity as a given name, serving as a tribute to the beauty and richness of Dominican culture.
People
Larimar + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Larimar 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
Larimar: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Larimar?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 107 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Larimar 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 3,203,312 US residents.
Is Larimar a common name?
We classify Larimar as "Very Rare". It ranks above 65.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 108 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Larimar most popular?
The single biggest year for Larimar was 2023, when 20 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Larimar is about 8 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 Larimar in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Larimar a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Larimar 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 Larimar still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Larimar 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 Larimar 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 are called Larimar?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.