Larion
A masculine name derived from the Greek word "laris" meaning "seagull".
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Larion. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Larion today is around 20 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Larion births was 1997 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Larion. 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 Larion. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
1997
5 babies that year
Average age
20
years old
2015 SSA rank
#13,222
Tracked since 1997
Popularity
Larion: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Larion from the 1990s through to the 2010s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 5 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
Larion 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 Larion 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 Larion
The name Larion has its origins in ancient Greek culture, deriving from the Greek name Larios or Larion, which means "cheerful" or "joyful." This name has been recorded as early as the 5th century BC in various ancient Greek texts and records.
One of the earliest known individuals with the name Larion was a Greek poet who lived in the 4th century BC. His works, though not fully preserved, were mentioned by ancient scholars and historians, indicating the existence of this name during that time period.
In later centuries, the name Larion appeared in various Byzantine texts and records, suggesting its continued use within Greek-speaking populations. A notable figure was Larion of Cyzicus, a 6th-century Byzantine monk and theologian who played a role in the theological debates of his time.
During the Middle Ages, the name Larion spread to other parts of Europe, particularly in regions with strong Greek cultural influences. For instance, there are records of a Larion of Novgorod, a Russian monk and traveler who visited Constantinople (modern-day Istanbul) in the 11th century.
In the 15th century, a notable figure named Larion was a Serbian Orthodox monk and missionary who played a significant role in the Christianization of the Slavic peoples. His efforts helped spread the name Larion among various Slavic populations.
Another prominent individual with the name Larion was a Russian painter and icon artist who lived in the 16th century. His works, which included religious icons and frescoes, are still preserved in various churches and monasteries across Russia, showcasing the enduring use of this name over the centuries.
As the name Larion has its roots in ancient Greek culture, it has maintained a presence primarily in regions with strong Greek or Eastern Orthodox traditions, such as Greece, Russia, and other parts of Eastern Europe. Throughout history, individuals with this name have contributed to various fields, including literature, religion, and the arts, leaving a lasting impact on their respective cultures.
People
Larion + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Larion 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
Larion: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Larion?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Larion 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 34,275,434 US residents.
Is Larion a common name?
We classify Larion as "Very Rare". It ranks above 28.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Larion most popular?
The single biggest year for Larion was 1997, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Larion is about 20 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 Larion in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Larion a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Larion 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 Larion still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Larion 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 Larion 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 named Larion?
Want to know how many Americans are named Larion? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.