Is Larry a boy's or girl's name?

Larry is primarily a boy's name. It is also used as a girl's name, with 3,560 recorded births.

When was Larry most popular?

Larry reached its peak popularity in 1947 with 34,945 births that year. It is currently ranked #1068 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Larry?

Larry is currently ranked #1068 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 807,374 babies since 1880.

Larry

A Latin name gently fading from the charts.

Boy's name| Also girlsLatinDeclining Also a pet name

#1068▼ 59in 2024

Meaning & Origin

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.

Larry is a boy's and girl's baby name of Latin origin, a diminutive of Lawrence or Laurence, from the Latin Laurentius, meaning 'from Laurentum' — the ancient Italian city associated with the laurel tree, a symbol of victory and honor.

Larry was a U.S. top 10 name in the 1940s and 50s, the friendly, approachable counterpart to the more formal Lawrence. It projects an easy charm that feels warmly familiar.

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Popularity Over Time

Larry was #334 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #1068, but its charm endures.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Larry
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	1,228	#935	▼
2010s	5,343	#544	▼
2000s	9,139	#335	▼
1990s	15,944	#202	▼
1980s	31,278	#97	▼
1970s	58,140	#55	▼
1960s	108,580	#35	▼
1950s	245,690	#18	—
1940s	255,907	#11	▲
1930s	65,247	#47	▲
1920s	7,219	#208	▲
1910s	2,576	#271	▲
1900s	634	#252	▲
1890s	299	#347	▲
1880s	150	#508	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(145 years, 1880–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Larry
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	204	#1068	-14 (-6.4%)
2023	218	#1009	-46 (-17.4%)
2022	264	#892	-6 (-2.2%)
2021	270	#865	-2 (-0.7%)
2020	272	#840	-39 (-12.5%)
2019	311	#764	-33 (-9.6%)
2018	344	#704	-69 (-16.7%)
2017	413	#630	-33 (-7.4%)
2016	446	#604	-69 (-13.4%)
2015	515	#558	-30 (-5.5%)
2014	545	#513	-36 (-6.2%)
2013	581	#479	-78 (-11.8%)
2012	659	#425	-57 (-8.0%)
2011	716	#398	-97 (-11.9%)
2010	813	#364	+30 (3.8%)
2009	783	#388	-41 (-5.0%)
2008	824	#374	-139 (-14.4%)
2007	963	#331	+172 (21.7%)
2006	791	#379	-37 (-4.5%)
2005	828	#358	-70 (-7.8%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Larry as a Girl's Name

While overwhelmingly a boy's name, Larry has also been given to 3,560 girls in the U.S. since 1914.

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Current rank

3,560

Total births

1955

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Frequently Asked

Can Larry be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Larry is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name, it currently ranks #1068. As a girl's name, it is not currently in the top rankings.

Larry has two lives

Larry, the baby name

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Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1880–2024) · Methodology