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Larry

Larry: name meaning, origin and popularity

Boy name

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈlÃĻ.Éši/

Meaning and origin of Larry

  • A diminutive of the male given name Laurence or Lawrence, popular as a male given name in the U.S. in the 1940s and the 1950s.

How popular is Larry?

198U.S. babies in 2025
#10peak rank (1947)
811,148babies since 1880

Since 1880, 3,560 girls and 807,588 boys in the U.S. have been named Larry (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #836 in 1940. Its highest rank for boys was #10 in 1947. In 2025, 198 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

1880192019602000202535,027 peak/yr
U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Larry FAQ

What does the name Larry mean?

A diminutive of the male given name Laurence or Lawrence, popular as a male given name in the U.S. in the 1940s and the 1950s.

How popular is the name Larry?

Since 1880, 3,560 girls and 807,588 boys in the U.S. have been named Larry (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #836 in 1940. Its highest rank for boys was #10 in 1947. In 2025, 198 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Larry a boy or girl name?

Larry is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 3,560 girls and 807,588 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.