NAME PROFILE
Larkin
Larkin is of Irish and English origin, meaning 'descendant of Leathlobhar'. It has a rich, melodic quality that evokes a sense of artistry and depth, often associated with creativity and expression.
Key Stats
| Total births | 4,540 |
| Gender | Female (4% / 96%) |
| Peak year | 2019 |
| Peak generation | Gen A |
| First recorded | 1917 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | Irish, English |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
TX — 29%OH — 27%CA — 21%MI — 13%NC — 10%
Notable People
Larkin Poe (Musical duo, roots rock and blues) · Philip Larkin (Poet, known for 'The Whitsun Weddings') · Larkin's (fictional character in the TV series 'The Wire') · Larkin (Irish Gaelic footballer) · Larkin (American novelist, best known for 'The Last Good Man')
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