Larmont
A masculine name of French origin meaning "protector of the people".
Name Census estimates that about 9 living Americans carry the first name Larmont. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Larmont today is around 53 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Larmont births was 1972 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Larmont. 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 Larmont. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
9
~ 1 in 38,083,815 Americans
Peak year
1972
5 babies that year
Average age
53
years old
1976 SSA rank
#6,099
Tracked since 1972
Popularity
Larmont: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Larmont 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 Larmont during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 10 | 0 | 10 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Larmont
The name Larmont is believed to have its origins in the ancient Celtic language of Brittonic. It is thought to be derived from the elements "lar", meaning "land" or "territory", and "mont", meaning "mountain" or "hill". This suggests that the name may have originally been given to someone who lived in a mountainous or hilly region.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Larmont can be found in a Brittonic inscription dating back to the 5th century AD, which was discovered in Wales. This suggests that the name was in use among the ancient Britons during this time period.
Throughout the Middle Ages, the name Larmont appears to have been relatively uncommon, with few notable historical figures bearing this name. However, there are records of a Larmont ap Rhys, a Welsh nobleman who lived in the 13th century and was known for his participation in the Welsh wars against the English.
In the Renaissance period, the name Larmont gained some popularity among the French nobility. One notable figure from this time was Larmont de Montfort, a French nobleman and military leader who lived from 1512 to 1572. He played a significant role in the French Wars of Religion and was known for his bravery and leadership on the battlefield.
Moving into the 17th century, there was a Larmont Beauchamp, an English philosopher and writer who lived from 1618 to 1685. He is best known for his work on natural philosophy and his contributions to the development of early modern scientific thought.
In more recent times, one of the most famous individuals with the name Larmont was Larmont Cranston, a fictional character created by Walter B. Gibson in the 1930s. Cranston was the alter ego of the popular hero known as The Shadow, who was featured in pulp novels, radio dramas, and later in comic books and films.
While not an exhaustive list, these examples showcase the rich history and diverse usage of the name Larmont across various cultures and time periods, from its ancient Brittonic roots to its more modern literary and pop culture appearances.
People
Larmont + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Larmont 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
Larmont: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Larmont?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 9 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Larmont 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 38,083,815 US residents.
Is Larmont a common name?
We classify Larmont as "Very Rare". It ranks above 25.5% 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 Larmont most popular?
The single biggest year for Larmont was 1972, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Larmont is about 53 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 Larmont in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Larmont a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Larmont 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 Larmont still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Larmont 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 Larmont 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 have Larmont as a first name?
If you just want to know how many people have the name Larmont, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.