Larae Girl

Popularity: #937 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: lah-RAY /lɑːˈreɪ/

Origin: English; Latin

Meaning: English: derived from 'Laura'; Latin: 'laurel' or 'bay tree'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Larae is a modern variation that likely derives from the name Lara, which has roots in Latin. The Latin word "lar" refers to a household deity in ancient Roman religion, symbolizing protection and guardianship.

This association with domesticity and safety may have contributed to the name's appeal. The transition of Larae into English can be traced through the adaptation of names in the 20th century, where unique spellings and phonetic variations became more common, particularly in the United States.

Historically, the name Lara has been associated with various cultural figures and literary works. In the realm of literature, Lara is notably referenced in the works of the Russian poet Alexander Pushkin, particularly in his narrative poem "Eugene Onegin" from the early 19th century, where the character of Tatiana is linked to the name through her romantic entanglements.

Additionally, the name has been used in various adaptations and translations of classic stories, further embedding it in cultural consciousness. The name Larae, while contemporary, carries with it the weight of these historical associations.

It evokes themes of protection and domesticity from its Latin roots, while also reflecting the creative evolution of names in modern society. The name may also be linked to the diminutive form "Lara," which has been embraced in various cultures, enhancing its resonance.

Overall, Larae embodies a blend of historical significance and modern reinterpretation, illustrating the dynamic nature of naming practices.

Famous people named Larae

In this section, you will find notable people named Larae. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Larae who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Larae who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Larae C. is a singer best known for her work in the contemporary Christian music genre.

Larae D. is a dancer and choreographer best known for her performances in various dance competitions.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Larae, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

LilaMaraSaraTaraNoraKara

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Larae. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

LaraLauraLinaLeahLanaLaraineLareeLareina

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Larae was first seen in the United States in 1919.

Larae has ranked as high as #2239 nationally, which occurred in 1975, and has been most popular in Utah, California, Minnesota, Idaho, and North Dakota.

In the past 5 years the name Larae has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Larae is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Larae was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Larae.

Year Total Births Girl
2025 11 11
2024 18 18
2023 12 12
2022 14 14
2021 18 18
2020 20 20
2019 11 11
2018 18 18
2017 29 29
2016 15 15
2015 9 9
2014 20 20
2013 34 34
2012 17 17
2011 19 19
2010 25 25
2009 30 30
2008 18 18
2007 18 18
2006 25 25
2005 19 19
2004 18 18
2003 17 17
2002 23 23
2001 20 20
2000 24 24
1999 21 21
1998 26 26
1997 13 13
1996 25 25
1995 25 25
1994 22 22
1993 29 29
1992 32 32
1991 31 31
1990 39 39
1989 44 44
1988 41 41
1987 37 37
1986 42 42
1985 34 34
1984 35 35
1983 34 34
1982 41 41
1981 52 52
1980 42 42
1979 33 33
1978 41 41
1977 30 30
1976 39 39
1975 76 76
1974 27 27
1973 36 36
1972 27 27
1971 36 36
1970 53 53
1969 45 45
1968 51 51
1967 43 43
1966 55 55
1965 55 55
1964 49 49
1963 67 67
1962 58 58
1961 48 48
1960 56 56
1959 46 46
1958 47 47
1957 54 54
1956 48 48
1955 50 50
1954 49 49
1953 45 45
1952 34 34
1951 56 56
1950 42 42
1949 50 50
1948 41 41
1947 34 34
1946 33 33
1945 35 35
1944 25 25
1943 33 33
1942 30 30
1941 27 27
1940 35 35
1939 29 29
1938 37 37
1937 37 37
1936 49 49
1935 31 31
1934 40 40
1933 41 41
1932 32 32
1931 41 41
1930 30 30
1929 31 31
1928 27 27
1927 9 9
1926 21 21
1925 14 14
1924 7 7
1923 12 12
1922 15 15
1921 8 8
1919 9 9

Top States for Larae (2004)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
CA 5
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