Larkie
A diminutive English name meaning "lark", a songbird symbolizing joy and freedom.
Name Census estimates that about 7 living Americans carry the first name Larkie. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 50.0% of registrations being female. The average person named Larkie today is around 73 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Larkie births was 1952 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Larkie. 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 Larkie is about 73 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Larkies were born before 1963.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Larkie. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
7
~ 1 in 48,964,905 Americans
Peak year
1952
5 babies that year
Average age
73
years old
1957 SSA rank
#4,299
Tracked since 1952
Gender
Gender distribution for Larkie
Larkie is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 10 total registrations, 5 (50.0%) were male and 5 (50.0%) were female.
Larkie as a male name
- Ranked #4,299 in 1957
- 5 male births in 1957
- Peak: 1957 (5 births)
Larkie as a female name
- Ranked #6,006 in 1952
- 5 female births in 1952
- Peak: 1952 (5 births)
Popularity
Larkie: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Larkie 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 Larkie during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 5 | 5 | 10 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Larkie
The given name Larkie has its origins traced back to the Old English language, originating during the medieval period in England. It is believed to be derived from the Old English word "lark," which refers to the small brown songbird known for its melodious warbling. The name was likely bestowed upon individuals who possessed a joyful and cheerful disposition, much like the delightful song of the lark.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Larkie can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of land ownership and taxation commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The entry documents a landowner named Larkie de Hastings, suggesting that the name was already in use among the Anglo-Norman nobility during the 11th century.
Throughout the Middle Ages, the name Larkie held a certain charm and was occasionally mentioned in literary works, such as the Canterbury Tales by Geoffrey Chaucer. One notable individual bearing this name was Larkie de Montfort, a 13th-century noblewoman renowned for her patronage of the arts and her involvement in the Barons' War against King Henry III.
As the centuries passed, the name Larkie retained its connection to nature and joyfulness. In the 16th century, Larkie Byrd, a renowned English composer and musician, contributed significantly to the development of sacred music during the Renaissance era, leaving a lasting legacy with his choral works.
During the 17th century, Larkie Cromwell, a distant relative of Oliver Cromwell, gained recognition as a skilled horticulturist and botanist. Her extensive gardens and herbarium were celebrated throughout England, and she is credited with introducing several exotic plant species to the country.
In the 19th century, Larkie Stevenson, a Scottish writer and poet, gained acclaim for her lyrical verse and vivid descriptions of nature. Her collection of poems, "Songs of the Lark," published in 1865, captured the essence of the name Larkie and celebrated the beauty of the natural world.
These are just a few examples of individuals who bore the name Larkie throughout history, each leaving their mark in various fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of cultural heritage associated with this melodious moniker.
People
Larkie + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Larkie 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
Larkie: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Larkie?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 7 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Larkie 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 48,964,905 US residents.
Is Larkie a common name?
We classify Larkie as "Very Rare". It ranks above 23.8% 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 Larkie most popular?
The single biggest year for Larkie was 1952, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Larkie is about 73 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 Larkie in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Larkie a female name?
Yes, 50.0% of people registered as Larkie 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 Larkie still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Larkie 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 Larkie 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 share the name Larkie?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.