Larre
A masculine French name derived from the surname meaning "the robber".
Name Census estimates that about 4 living Americans carry the first name Larre. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Larre today is around 67 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Larre births was 1956 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Larre. 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 Larre is about 67 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Larres were born before 1969.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Larre. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
4
~ 1 in 85,688,585 Americans
Peak year
1956
5 babies that year
Average age
67
years old
1956 SSA rank
#4,229
Tracked since 1956
Popularity
Larre: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Larre 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 Larre during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Larre
The given name Larre is believed to have originated from the Basque language, which is spoken primarily in the Basque Country, a region straddling the border between Spain and France. The name is thought to have its roots in the ancient Basque word "larru," meaning "hide" or "skin." This linguistic connection suggests that the name may have been initially associated with professions or crafts involving the tanning or processing of animal hides.
Larre is an uncommon name, and its earliest documented usage can be traced back to the medieval period in the Basque region. However, there are no known records of the name appearing in major historical texts, religious scriptures, or other significant literary works from that era.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Larre was Larre Ibañez, a Basque nobleman who lived in the 14th century. He was a prominent figure in the political affairs of the Kingdom of Navarre, which encompassed parts of the Basque Country during that time.
In the 16th century, Larre Arizmendi was a Basque merchant and explorer who participated in several expeditions to the Americas. He is believed to have been one of the first Europeans to establish trade routes between the Basque region and the Caribbean islands.
During the 17th century, Larre de Urdaneta was a renowned Basque architect who designed several notable churches and buildings in the Basque Country, including the Church of San Sebastian in Somorrostro.
In the 19th century, Larre Larrañaga was a prominent Basque writer and poet who contributed significantly to the preservation and promotion of the Basque language and culture. His works were instrumental in reviving interest in Basque literature during a period when the language faced suppression.
Another notable figure with the name Larre was Larre Arana, a Basque politician and activist who played a key role in the Basque nationalist movement in the early 20th century. He advocated for greater autonomy and recognition of the Basque identity within Spain.
While the name Larre has a rich historical connection to the Basque region, it remains relatively uncommon outside of that cultural context. Its usage has primarily been confined to the Basque Country and its immediate surroundings, with limited adoption in other parts of the world.
People
Larre + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Larre 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
Larre: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Larre?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 4 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Larre 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 Larre a common name?
We classify Larre 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 Larre most popular?
The single biggest year for Larre was 1956, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Larre is about 67 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 Larre in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Larre a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Larre 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 Larre still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Larre 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 Larre 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 Larre?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.