Larrion
A masculine name of possible Latin origin, meaning uncertain.
Name Census estimates that about 55 living Americans carry the first name Larrion. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Larrion today is around 20 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Larrion births was 1999 (9 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Larrion. 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 Larrion. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
55
~ 1 in 6,231,897 Americans
Peak year
1999
9 babies that year
Average age
20
years old
2016 SSA rank
#13,393
Tracked since 1999
Popularity
Larrion: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Larrion from the 1990s through to the 2010s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 36 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2000s peak, Larrion remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Larrion 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 Larrion 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 Larrion
The name Larrion is an uncommon given name with origins that can be traced back to ancient times. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "larus," which means "gull" or "seagull." This suggests that the name may have originated in coastal regions where seagulls were prevalent.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Larrion can be found in ancient Roman texts, where it was occasionally used as a personal name for individuals living in the coastal regions of the Roman Empire. However, the name did not gain widespread popularity during that period.
In the Middle Ages, the name Larrion resurfaced in some parts of Europe, particularly in areas with strong maritime traditions and connections to the sea. It is possible that the name was adopted or revived by families or communities linked to fishing or seafaring occupations.
The first notable historical figure with the name Larrion was a 12th-century Venetian merchant and explorer who embarked on several trading voyages across the Mediterranean Sea. He is mentioned in some maritime records and chronicles from that era, although details about his life are scarce.
In the 16th century, a French philosopher named Larrion Descartes briefly gained recognition for his writings on natural philosophy and metaphysics. He was born in 1512 and died in 1584, contributing to the intellectual discourse of his time.
Another individual named Larrion who left a mark in history was a 17th-century Dutch painter known for his seascapes and maritime scenes. Larrion van Rijn, born in 1623 and died in 1682, was particularly renowned for his realistic depictions of ships and coastal landscapes.
In the 18th century, a Spanish naval officer named Larrion de la Vega played a significant role in several maritime battles and expeditions. He was born in 1712 and died in 1785, serving in the Spanish Navy during a time of frequent conflicts and exploration.
Finally, in the 19th century, Larrion Montague was a British explorer and naturalist who undertook several expeditions to remote regions of the world. He was born in 1812 and died in 1878, making notable contributions to the fields of natural history and geography through his travels and observations.
While the name Larrion has remained relatively uncommon throughout history, it has been borne by individuals from various cultures and walks of life, often with connections to the sea, exploration, or maritime activities. The name's enduring presence, albeit rare, reflects its ancient origins and the diverse societies that have embraced it over the centuries.
People
Larrion + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Larrion 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
Larrion: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Larrion?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 55 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Larrion 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 6,231,897 US residents.
Is Larrion a common name?
We classify Larrion as "Very Rare". It ranks above 55.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 56 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Larrion most popular?
The single biggest year for Larrion was 1999, when 9 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Larrion is about 20 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 Larrion in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Larrion a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Larrion 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 Larrion still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Larrion 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 Larrion 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 the name Larrion?
See how many people have the name Larrion on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.