Larkyn
A name of English origin meaning "little lark", a songbird.
Name Census estimates that about 420 living Americans carry the first name Larkyn. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Larkyn today is around 12 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Larkyn births was 2006 (32 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Larkyn. 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
420
~ 1 in 816,082 Americans
Peak year
2006
32 babies that year
Average age
12
years old
2024 SSA rank
#7,774
Tracked since 1996
Popularity
Larkyn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Larkyn from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 213 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Larkyn remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Larkyn 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 Larkyn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Larkyns live
Origin
Meaning and history of Larkyn
The name Larkyn is a relatively modern invention, likely originating in the 20th century as a feminized form of the surname Larkin, which itself derives from the Old English given name Leorc or Lorcan. The earliest known use of the spelling Larkyn dates back to the late 1960s or early 1970s in English-speaking countries like the United States and United Kingdom.
Although a relatively new name, it was likely inspired by the Old English word "lark," meaning a small songbird known for its melodious song. The name may have been created to evoke a sense of joy, lightness, and beauty associated with these birds. However, there are no known historical records or ancient texts that directly reference the name Larkyn.
One of the earliest known individuals with the first name Larkyn is Larkyn Larkin, an American actress born in 1969. She has appeared in various television shows and films throughout her career. Another notable Larkyn is Larkyn Marie Hunter, an American model and actress born in 1985, who has graced the covers of numerous magazines and appeared in several music videos.
In the literary world, Larkyn Vaughan is a fictional character from the novel "The Larkyn Saga" written by Karyn Henley in 2016. This fantasy book series features a young woman named Larkyn as the protagonist.
Moving into the realm of sports, Larkyn Dasch is an American professional golfer born in 1989. She has competed on the LPGA Tour and has achieved several notable tournament victories throughout her career.
Another individual bearing this name is Larkyn Moore, an American painter and artist born in 1992. Her vibrant abstract works have been featured in several gallery exhibitions and art shows across the United States.
While the name Larkyn is relatively new, it has already been embraced by individuals from various walks of life, ranging from actors and artists to athletes and literary characters. Its unique and melodic sound, combined with its potential connection to the delightful lark bird, may contribute to its growing popularity as a given name in recent decades.
People
Larkyn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Larkyn 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
Larkyn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Larkyn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 420 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Larkyn 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 816,082 US residents.
Is Larkyn a common name?
We classify Larkyn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 82.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 424 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Larkyn most popular?
The single biggest year for Larkyn was 2006, when 32 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Larkyn is about 12 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Larkyn a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Larkyn 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.
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.