Larmar
An invented name possibly derived from the Latin term "larva" meaning "mask".
Name Census estimates that about 38 living Americans carry the first name Larmar. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Larmar today is around 47 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Larmar births was 1979 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Larmar. 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 Larmar. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
38
~ 1 in 9,019,851 Americans
Peak year
1979
7 babies that year
Average age
47
years old
1987 SSA rank
#5,835
Tracked since 1961
Popularity
Larmar: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Larmar from the 1960s through to the 1980s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 19 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
Larmar 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 Larmar 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 Larmar
The name Larmar has its roots in the ancient Etruscan civilization, which flourished in what is now modern-day Italy. The Etruscans were a highly cultured people known for their art, architecture, and advanced systems of governance. The name Larmar is believed to have originated from the Etruscan word "larma," which means "protector" or "guardian."
During the height of the Etruscan civilization, around the 6th century BCE, the name Larmar was commonly bestowed upon newborn sons, as it was believed to imbue them with the qualities of strength, courage, and a sense of duty to protect their families and communities. The name's popularity spread throughout the region, and it was adopted by neighboring cultures, including the ancient Romans.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Larmar can be found in the ancient Etruscan text "Liber Linteus Zagrebiensis," a linen book dating back to the 3rd century BCE. This text, which contains religious rituals and incantations, includes references to individuals bearing the name Larmar, suggesting its significant cultural and spiritual importance.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Larmar. One of the earliest recorded was Larmar of Chiusi, a renowned Etruscan military leader who lived in the 5th century BCE. He was celebrated for his strategic prowess and unwavering defense of his city-state against invading forces.
In the 2nd century CE, Larmar Severus was a prominent Roman statesman and philosopher. He was known for his influential writings on ethics and governance, which shaped the intellectual discourse of his time. His treatise, "De Officiis" (On Duties), remains a seminal work on moral philosophy.
During the Renaissance period, Larmar Boccaccio (1313-1375) was an Italian writer, poet, and scholar whose works, including the "Decameron," heavily influenced the development of Italian literature and the vernacular language.
In the 18th century, Larmar Garibaldi (1727-1802) was an Italian revolutionary and military leader who played a pivotal role in the struggles for Italian unification and independence. His unwavering dedication to the cause of liberty and his strategic military campaigns made him a revered figure in Italian history.
More recently, Larmar Fermi (1901-1954) was an Italian-American physicist who made groundbreaking contributions to the field of nuclear physics. He was awarded the 1938 Nobel Prize in Physics for his work on induced radioactivity and the discovery of nuclear reactions brought about by slow neutrons.
While the name Larmar may not be as prevalent today as it once was, its rich history and cultural significance in the ancient Etruscan and Roman civilizations continue to resonate, serving as a testament to the enduring legacy of this powerful and evocative moniker.
People
Larmar + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Larmar 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
Larmar: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Larmar?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 38 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Larmar 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 9,019,851 US residents.
Is Larmar a common name?
We classify Larmar as "Very Rare". It ranks above 50.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 41 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Larmar most popular?
The single biggest year for Larmar was 1979, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Larmar is about 47 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 Larmar in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Larmar a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Larmar 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 Larmar still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Larmar 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 Larmar 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 Americans are named Larmar?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people have the name Larmar at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.