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

Larson is primarily a boy's name. It is also used as a girl's name, with 84 recorded births.

When was Larson most popular?

Larson reached its peak popularity in 2023 with 59 births that year. It is currently ranked #2453 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Larson?

Larson is currently ranked #2453 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 1,627 babies since 1917.

Larson

An uncommon Norse pick — distinctive and rare.

Boy's name| Also girlsNorseDeclining Also a pet name

#2453▼ 101in 2024

Meaning & Origin

A surname transferred from the given name.

Larson is a boy's and girl's baby name of Scandinavian origin, a patronymic surname meaning 'son of Lars,' where Lars is the Scandinavian form of Lawrence (Latin, 'from Laurentum'). As a given name it has a cool, Nordic-Americana feel alongside names like Carson, Mason, and Emerson.

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Popularity Over Time

Larson was #2090 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #2453, but its charm endures.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Larson
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	275	#2470	▼
2010s	417	#2954	—
2000s	425	#2650	▲
1990s	220	#3278	▲
1980s	96	#4543	▲
1970s	45	#4940	▼
1960s	59	#3595	▲
1950s	16	#3995	▼
1940s	37	#3366	▲
1930s	22	#3681	▲
1920s	10	#4558	▲
1910s	5	#4304	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(75 years, 1917–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Larson
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	56	#2453	-3 (-5.1%)
2023	59	#2352	+3 (5.4%)
2022	56	#2483	+8 (16.7%)
2021	48	#2679	-8 (-14.3%)
2020	56	#2383	+8 (16.7%)
2019	48	#2677	+4 (9.1%)
2018	44	#2774	-11 (-20.0%)
2017	55	#2372	+8 (17.0%)
2016	47	#2647	+10 (27.0%)
2015	37	#3124	-1 (-2.6%)
2014	38	#3018	+15 (65.2%)
2013	23	#4262	-12 (-34.3%)
2012	35	#3213	-16 (-31.4%)
2011	51	#2463	+12 (30.8%)
2010	39	#2987	-9 (-18.8%)
2009	48	#2610	+3 (6.7%)
2008	45	#2740	+4 (9.8%)
2007	41	#2900	-12 (-22.6%)
2006	53	#2369	+19 (55.9%)
2005	34	#3061	-23 (-40.4%)

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

Larson as a Girl's Name

While overwhelmingly a boy's name, Larson has also been given to 84 girls in the U.S. since 1998.

#9918

Current rank

Total births

2015

Peak year

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Frequently Asked

Can Larson be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Larson is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name, it currently ranks #2453. As a girl's name, it ranks #9918.

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Larson, the baby name

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Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1917–2024) · Methodology