Larrry
A masculine name derived from the Old English "Lawrance" meaning "crowned with laurels".
Name Census estimates that about 4 living Americans carry the first name Larrry. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Larrry today is around 67 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Larrry births was 1956 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Larrry. 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 Larrry is about 67 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Larrrys were born before 1969.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Larrry. 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
#4,230
Tracked since 1956
Popularity
Larrry: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Larrry 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 Larrry 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 Larrry
The name Larrry originated from the Germanic name Laurentius, which was derived from the Latin name Laurentius. The Latin name Laurentius was a Roman family name that meant "from Laurentum" or "man from Laurentum." Laurentum was an ancient town in Italy, located near Rome.
In the 3rd century AD, Saint Laurentius was one of the seven deacons of the Christian Church in Rome. He was martyred during the persecution of Christians under the Roman emperor Valerian in 258 AD. Saint Laurentius became a popular saint, and his name was widely adopted as a Christian name across Europe.
The name Laurentius evolved into various forms in different languages, such as Laurent in French, Lorenzo in Italian, and Laurence or Lawrence in English. The spelling "Larrry" is an anglicized version of the name, likely influenced by the English pronunciation of the name Lawrence.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Larrry can be found in the Domesday Book, a survey of England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The name appears as "Laurentius" in this historical record.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Larrry or its variations. One of the most famous was Laurentius Petri (1499-1573), a Swedish theologian and reformer who played a significant role in the Swedish Reformation.
Another notable bearer of the name was Lorenzo de' Medici (1449-1492), an Italian statesman and ruler of the Florentine Republic during the Renaissance period. He was a prominent patron of the arts and supported many artists and scholars, including Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci.
In the 17th century, Laurence Hyde (1635-1711) was an English statesman and the first Earl of Rochester. He served as Lord President of the Council and Lord Lieutenant of Ireland.
In the 20th century, Laurence Olivier (1907-1989) was a renowned English actor and director who was widely regarded as one of the greatest actors of his generation. He received numerous awards, including four Academy Awards and a knighthood.
Laurence Sterne (1713-1768) was an Irish novelist and Anglican clergyman, best known for his novel "The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman," which is considered one of the greatest comic novels in English literature.
People
Larrry + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Larrry 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
Larrry: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Larrry?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 4 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Larrry 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 Larrry a common name?
We classify Larrry 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 Larrry most popular?
The single biggest year for Larrry was 1956, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Larrry 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 Larrry in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Larrry a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Larrry 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 Larrry still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Larrry 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 Larrry 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 Americans are named Larrry?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.