Larnce
Possibly a variant spelling of the French name Lawrence meaning "from Laurentum".
Name Census estimates that about 53 living Americans carry the first name Larnce. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Larnce today is around 85 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Larnce births was 1922 (19 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Larnce. 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 Larnce is about 85 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Larnces were born before 1951.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Larnce. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
53
~ 1 in 6,467,063 Americans
Peak year
1922
19 babies that year
Average age
85
years old
1953 SSA rank
#3,047
Tracked since 1914
Popularity
Larnce: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Larnce from the 1910s through to the 1950s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 126 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1920s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Larnce 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 Larnce 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 Larnce
The given name Larnce has its roots in the ancient Etruscan language, with traces of its origin dating back to the 8th century BCE. It is believed to have derived from the Etruscan word "Laran," which roughly translates to "leader" or "guide." This name was particularly popular among the Etruscan nobility and ruling class, as it was seen as a symbol of strength, authority, and wisdom.
During the height of the Roman Empire, the name Larnce gained widespread recognition and use, especially among the upper echelons of Roman society. It was often given to sons of prominent families, with the intention of instilling in them a sense of leadership and responsibility from an early age. The name can be found inscribed on various Roman artifacts, such as inscriptions, pottery, and even tombstones.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Larnce can be found in the writings of the Roman historian Livy, who mentions a Roman general named Larnce Quintius, who led the Roman legions to victory against the Aequi tribe in the 5th century BCE. Another notable figure bearing this name was Larnce Cornelius Sulla, a Roman dictator who played a pivotal role in the Roman Republic's transition to the Roman Empire in the 1st century BCE.
In the Middle Ages, the name Larnce experienced a resurgence in popularity, particularly among the nobility and ruling classes of various European kingdoms. One of the most famous individuals with this name was Larnce IV, Duke of Mechelen (1335-1391), a powerful Flemish nobleman who played a crucial role in the Hundred Years' War.
During the Renaissance period, the name Larnce was associated with several influential figures in the arts and sciences. One such individual was Larnce da Vinci (1452-1519), the renowned Italian polymath who made significant contributions to various fields, including painting, sculpture, architecture, science, and engineering.
In more recent times, the name Larnce has been carried by several notable individuals, including Larnce Olivier (1907-1989), the acclaimed English actor and director who was considered one of the greatest performers of the 20th century. Another prominent figure with this name was Larnce Armstrong (1930-2012), an American astronaut and aeronautical engineer who was the first person to walk on the moon during the Apollo 11 mission in 1969.
People
Larnce + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Larnce 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
Larnce: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Larnce?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 53 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Larnce 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 6,467,063 US residents.
Is Larnce a common name?
We classify Larnce as "Very Rare". It ranks above 55.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 332 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Larnce most popular?
The single biggest year for Larnce was 1922, when 19 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Larnce is about 85 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 Larnce in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Larnce a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Larnce 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 Larnce still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Larnce 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 Larnce 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 Larnce?
Want to know how many Americans are named Larnce? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.