NAME PROFILE
Larry
Larry is a diminutive of Lawrence, meaning 'from Laurentum' or 'crowned with laurel.' It has a friendly, down-to-earth energy, suggesting a personality that is unassuming, hardworking, and possesses a good-natured sense of humor.
Key Stats
| Total births | 811,148 |
| Gender | Male (99% / 1%) |
| Peak year | 1947 |
| Peak generation | Boomer |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
TX — 21%CA — 20%NC — 20%IL — 19%OH — 19%
Notable People
Larry Bird (NBA Legend) · Larry King (Talk show host) · Larry Page (Google Co-founder) · Larry David (Comedian) · Larry Hagman (Actor)
Nicknames & Diminutives
LarLare
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