Laroi
A French masculine name meaning "the king".
Name Census estimates that about 4 living Americans carry the first name Laroi. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Laroi today is around 64 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Laroi births was 1969 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Laroi. 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 Laroi. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
4
~ 1 in 85,688,585 Americans
Peak year
1969
5 babies that year
Average age
64
years old
1969 SSA rank
#4,750
Tracked since 1969
Popularity
Laroi: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Laroi 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 Laroi during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Laroi
The name Laroi has its origins in the French language, stemming from the Old French word "le roi" which means "the king." This connection to royalty suggests that the name may have been initially bestowed upon individuals with high social status or those associated with nobility.
In the early Middle Ages, around the 5th to 10th centuries, the name Laroi was prevalent in parts of modern-day France and neighboring regions that were influenced by the Frankish culture. It was during this time that the name gained traction and was used by various families and communities.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Laroi can be traced back to the 9th century, when a nobleman named Laroi de Montfort was mentioned in a historical document from the Duchy of Normandy. However, it is important to note that historical records from this era can be fragmented, and the accuracy of the spelling may vary.
Throughout the centuries, the name Laroi has been carried by several notable individuals. One such person was Laroi de Vaux, a French knight who participated in the Third Crusade (1189-1192) under the command of King Richard I of England. Another prominent figure was Laroi de Charenton, a 13th-century philosopher and theologian whose writings on scholasticism were widely studied.
In the realm of literature, Laroi de Beaumanoir was a 14th-century French poet and trouvère, renowned for his contributions to the courtly love tradition. His work, "Le Lai de Laroi," is a significant piece that has been preserved and studied by scholars.
During the Renaissance period, Laroi de Montpellier (1505-1572) was a renowned physician and botanist who made significant contributions to the field of medicine. His pioneering work on the classification of plants and the study of medicinal herbs earned him widespread recognition.
As time progressed, the name Laroi continued to be used, albeit with varying spellings and pronunciations, reflecting the evolution of languages and cultural influences. While it may not be as common today as it once was, the name Laroi remains a part of the rich tapestry of historical names, carrying echoes of its regal origins and the cultural heritage of the regions where it flourished.
People
Laroi + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Laroi 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
Laroi: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Laroi?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 4 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Laroi 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 85,688,585 US residents.
Is Laroi a common name?
We classify Laroi as "Very Rare". It ranks above 6.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Laroi most popular?
The single biggest year for Laroi was 1969, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Laroi is about 64 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 Laroi in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Laroi a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Laroi 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 Laroi still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Laroi 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 Laroi 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 Laroi?
Want to know how many people have the name Laroi? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.