Larris
Of Greek origin, a variant form of the name Lawrence meaning "crowned with laurels".
Name Census estimates that about 17 living Americans carry the first name Larris. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Larris today is around 74 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Larris births was 1948 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Larris. 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 Larris is about 74 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Larris' were born before 1962.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Larris. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
17
~ 1 in 20,162,020 Americans
Peak year
1948
6 babies that year
Average age
74
years old
1958 SSA rank
#4,258
Tracked since 1938
Popularity
Larris: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Larris from the 1930s through to the 1950s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1950s, with 11 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Larris 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 Larris 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 Larris
The given name Larris is believed to have its origins in ancient Greece, dating back to the 5th century BCE. It is thought to be derived from the Greek word "larros," which means "cheerful" or "merry." This suggests that the name was initially bestowed upon individuals with a happy and joyful disposition.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Larris can be found in the works of the ancient Greek playwright Aristophanes. In his comedy "The Frogs," written around 405 BCE, a character named Larris appears, although little is known about the significance of this name in the context of the play.
Throughout the centuries, the name Larris has been relatively uncommon, but a few notable individuals have borne this moniker. One such person was Larris of Hermione, a Greek philosopher who lived in the 4th century BCE. He was a student of Plato and is mentioned in some philosophical texts of the time.
In the Middle Ages, the name Larris resurfaced in various parts of Europe, although its use remained limited. One notable bearer of this name was Larris the Scribe, a 12th-century monk and calligrapher from England. He is credited with creating some of the most beautiful illuminated manuscripts of his time.
Moving forward to the Renaissance period, Larris Fiore was an Italian painter and sculptor who lived in the 15th century. While not a prominent figure in the art world, his works can still be found in some churches and private collections in Italy.
During the 19th century, Larris Thorvaldsen, a Danish sculptor, gained recognition for his neoclassical works. Born in 1770, he is remembered for his sculptures adorning several churches and public spaces in Copenhagen.
Another noteworthy individual with the name Larris was Larris Kedroff, a Russian-American actor who lived from 1915 to 1972. He is best known for his performance in the 1962 film "Mutiny on the Bounty," for which he won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor.
People
Larris + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Larris 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
Larris: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Larris?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 17 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Larris 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 20,162,020 US residents.
Is Larris a common name?
We classify Larris as "Very Rare". It ranks above 37.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 27 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Larris most popular?
The single biggest year for Larris was 1948, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Larris is about 74 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 Larris in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Larris a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Larris 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 Larris still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Larris 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 Larris 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 share the name Larris?
Find out how many people share the name Larris on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.