Larri
Of unknown origin, a diminutive or pet form of Lawrence.
Name Census estimates that about 219 living Americans carry the first name Larri. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 76.6% of registrations being female. The average person named Larri today is around 52 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Larri births was 1960 (16 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Larri. 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.
People living today
219
~ 1 in 1,565,088 Americans
Peak year
1960
16 babies that year
Average age
52
years old
2010 SSA rank
#8,517
Tracked since 1947
Census
Larri in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 329 people with the first name Larri, which placed it at #27,678 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#27,678
National first-name rank
People counted
329
329 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
White
66.3% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Larri
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Larri is White at 66.3%. The next largest groups are Black (19.8%) and Hispanic (9.7%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Larri described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Larri at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White66.3% · 218
- Black or African American19.8% · 65
- Hispanic or Latino9.7% · 32
- Two or more races3.0% · 10
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 3
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.3% · 1
Gender
Gender distribution for Larri
Larri is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 265 total registrations, 62 (23.4%) were male and 203 (76.6%) were female.
Larri as a male name
- Ranked #8,517 in 2010
- 9 male births in 2010
- Peak: 1999 (12 births)
Larri as a female name
- Ranked #12,322 in 1987
- 5 female births in 1987
- Peak: 1963 (12 births)
2020 Census snapshot
The 2020 Census sex table shows Larri on both sides of the split. Of the 330 people counted with this name, 118 were male (35.8%) and 212 were female (64.2%).
Popularity
Larri: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Larri from the 1940s through to the 2010s, spanning 8 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1950s, with 80 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1950s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Larri 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 Larri 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 Larri
The name Larri has its origins in the Sanskrit language, which was prominent in ancient India during the Vedic period (c. 1500–500 BCE). It is derived from the Sanskrit word "lari," meaning "wave" or "undulation." This suggests that the name may have been associated with the ocean or water bodies in its early usage.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Larri can be found in the Hindu epic poem, the Ramayana, which is believed to have been composed between the 7th and 4th centuries BCE. In this ancient text, Larri is mentioned as the name of a minor character, a fisherman living near the banks of the Ganga river.
During the Gupta Empire (c. 320–550 CE), a period of great cultural and intellectual flourishing in India, the name Larri gained popularity among certain communities. Records from this era indicate that a prominent scholar and astrologer named Larri Acharya was renowned for his contributions to the field of astronomy.
In the 12th century, a Rajput warrior named Larri Singh played a significant role in the defense of the Chauhan dynasty against invading forces. His bravery and military prowess were celebrated in local folklore and ballads of the time.
In the realm of literature, Larri Bhatt, a 16th-century Gujarati poet, is remembered for his devotional compositions and influence on the bhakti movement. His works are still studied and recited by many in the regions of Gujarat and Rajasthan.
Moving into more recent history, Larri Tulsidas was an Indian freedom fighter and social reformer from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He actively campaigned against the caste system and advocated for the rights of marginalized communities, becoming a prominent figure in the Indian independence movement.
While the name Larri has ancient roots and historical significance in Indian culture, its usage has been relatively limited outside of the subcontinent. However, its connection to the elements of water and waves, as well as its association with various notable figures throughout history, contribute to its rich cultural heritage.
People
Larri + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Larri 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
Larri: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Larri?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 219 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Larri 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 1,565,088 US residents.
Is Larri a common name?
We classify Larri as "Very Rare". It ranks above 75.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 265 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Larri most popular?
The single biggest year for Larri was 1960, when 16 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Larri is about 52 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Larri in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 329 people with the name Larri, or 0.11 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #27,678 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Larri in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Larri?
The 2020 Census sex table shows Larri on both sides of the split. Of the 330 people counted with this name, 118 were male (35.8%) and 212 were female (64.2%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Larri?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Larri is White at 66.3%. The next largest groups are Black (19.8%) and Hispanic (9.7%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Larri most often in the Census?
White is the largest reported group for people named Larri in the 2020 Census, accounting for 66.3% (218 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
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 Larri in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Larri a female name?
Yes, 76.6% of people registered as Larri in the SSA data are female. 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 Larri still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Larri 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 Larri 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.
How many people have Larri as a first name?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.