Larrie
An English masculine diminutive form of the name Lawrence.
Name Census estimates that about 749 living Americans carry the first name Larrie. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 73.3% of registrations being male. The average person named Larrie today is around 70 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Larrie births was 1943 (58 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Larrie. 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 Larrie is about 70 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Larries were born before 1966.
People living today
749
~ 1 in 457,616 Americans
Peak year
1943
58 babies that year
Average age
70
years old
1998 SSA rank
#10,603
Tracked since 1917
Gender
Gender distribution for Larrie
Larrie is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 1,268 total registrations, 929 (73.3%) were male and 339 (26.7%) were female.
Larrie as a male name
- Ranked #10,603 in 1998
- 5 male births in 1998
- Peak: 1943 (43 births)
Larrie as a female name
- Ranked #14,205 in 1990
- 5 female births in 1990
- Peak: 1944 (20 births)
Popularity
Larrie: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Larrie from the 1910s through to the 1990s, spanning 9 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1940s, with 426 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1940s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Larrie 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 Larrie during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Larries live
The SSA's state-level files cover 5 states and territories. Ohio, New York, California recorded the most babies named Larrie, while Washington, Pennsylvania, California recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 7 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Larrie
The name Larrie is believed to have originated from the Old English language, with its roots tracing back to the Anglo-Saxon era in Britain. It is thought to be a variant of the name Laurence, which itself comes from the Latin name Laurentius, meaning "from Laurentum," a city in ancient Italy.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Larrie can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive survey of landholdings in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. The name appears as "Lari," likely a shortened version of Laurence or a related form.
During the Middle Ages, the name gained popularity in various parts of Europe, particularly in England and France. It was often associated with individuals of noble or influential backgrounds, as evidenced by the existence of several historical figures bearing the name.
One notable example is Larrie de Montfort, a 13th-century French nobleman and military leader who played a significant role in the Albigensian Crusade against the Cathars in southern France. Another early bearer of the name was Larrie of Argyll, a Scottish nobleman from the 14th century who served as the Lord of Lorn.
In the 15th century, Larrie Fortescue, an English jurist and writer, gained prominence for his legal treatises and his service as the Chief Justice of the King's Bench under King Henry VI. His works had a lasting impact on English law and jurisprudence.
During the Renaissance period, the name Larrie was associated with several notable figures in the arts and literature. Larrie de Vega, a Spanish playwright and poet of the 16th century, is considered one of the most prolific and influential dramatists of the Spanish Golden Age.
In the 17th century, Larrie de La Vallière, a French courtier and mistress of King Louis XIV, played a significant role in the cultural and social life of the French court. Her influence and patronage of the arts left a lasting mark on the era.
These historical figures and their contributions to various fields showcase the enduring presence of the name Larrie throughout different periods and regions, reflecting its rich heritage and diverse cultural influences.
People
Larrie + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Larrie 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
Larrie: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Larrie?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 749 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Larrie 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 457,616 US residents.
Is Larrie a common name?
We classify Larrie as "Very Rare". It ranks above 88.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,268 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Larrie most popular?
The single biggest year for Larrie was 1943, when 58 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Larrie is about 70 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Larrie a male name?
Yes, 73.3% of people registered as Larrie 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.
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.