Laronzo
A masculine name of possible Italian or French origin meaning unknown.
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Laronzo. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Laronzo today is around 40 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Laronzo births was 1980 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Laronzo. 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 Laronzo. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
1980
5 babies that year
Average age
40
years old
1989 SSA rank
#8,674
Tracked since 1980
Popularity
Laronzo: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Laronzo 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 Laronzo during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 10 | 0 | 10 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Laronzo
The name Laronzo has its origins in the Italian language, with roots dating back to the late Renaissance period of the 15th and 16th centuries. It is believed to be a variation of the Latin name Laurentius, which was derived from the ancient Roman family name Laurentius or Laurentii. This name was associated with the laurel plant, which held great symbolism in ancient Roman culture as a symbol of victory and honor.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Laronzo can be found in the writings of the Italian poet and scholar Pietro Bembo, who lived from 1470 to 1547. Bembo's works, which were influential in shaping the Italian literary language, mention a character named Laronzo, suggesting the name's usage during the Renaissance period in Italy.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Laronzo. One such figure was Laronzo Mattei, an Italian painter active in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. His works, which included religious paintings and portraits, can still be found in various churches and museums throughout Italy.
Another prominent figure was Laronzo Gambara, an Italian cardinal who lived from 1496 to 1586. Gambara served as a diplomat and advisor to several popes and played a significant role in the Catholic Reformation and the Council of Trent.
In the realm of literature, Laronzo Salviati, an Italian writer and scholar born in 1539, is remembered for his contributions to the development of the Italian language and his works on grammar and rhetoric.
Moving forward in time, Laronzo Mascheroni, an Italian mathematician and poet born in 1750, made significant contributions to the fields of calculus and geometry. His works, such as "Geometria del Compasso" (Geometry with Compasses), were highly influential in the development of mathematical theory.
Another notable figure was Laronzo Rustici, an Italian sculptor born in 1892. Rustici's works, which often depicted scenes of everyday life and labor, were widely celebrated for their realism and attention to detail.
While the name Laronzo has its roots in Italy and the Italian Renaissance, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly through Italian migration and cultural exchange. However, its origins and historical significance remain deeply rooted in the rich cultural traditions of Italy.
People
Laronzo + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Laronzo 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
Laronzo: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Laronzo?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Laronzo 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 34,275,434 US residents.
Is Laronzo a common name?
We classify Laronzo as "Very Rare". It ranks above 28.5% 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 Laronzo most popular?
The single biggest year for Laronzo was 1980, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Laronzo is about 40 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 Laronzo in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Laronzo a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Laronzo 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 Laronzo still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Laronzo 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 Laronzo 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 Laronzo as a first name?
If you just want to know how many people share the name Laronzo, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.