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Larkin

Larkin: name meaning, origin and popularity

Unisex name

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈlɑɹkɪn/

Meaning and origin of Larkin

  • A unisex given name.

How popular is Larkin?

75U.S. babies in 2025
#454peak rank (1880)
4,540babies since 1880

Since 1880, 2,019 girls and 2,521 boys in the U.S. have been named Larkin (44% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1802 in 2006. Its highest rank for boys was #454 in 1880. In 2025, 75 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

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U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Larkin FAQ

What does the name Larkin mean?

A unisex given name.

How popular is the name Larkin?

Since 1880, 2,019 girls and 2,521 boys in the U.S. have been named Larkin (44% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1802 in 2006. Its highest rank for boys was #454 in 1880. In 2025, 75 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Larkin a boy or girl name?

Larkin is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (2,019 girls and 2,521 boys since 1880).

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.