Larrie Unisex
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: LAIR-ee /ˈlɛəri/
Origin: English; diminutive of Lawrence
Meaning: Crowned with laurel; from the place of laurel trees
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Larrie is a diminutive form of the name Lawrence, which has its roots in the Latin name Laurentius, meaning 'from Laurentum,' a town in ancient Italy. The Latin Laurentius is derived from 'laurus,' meaning 'laurel,' a symbol of victory and honor in ancient Rome.
The name made its way into Old French as Laurent, before being adopted into Middle English as Lawrence. The transition to Larrie likely occurred in the 20th century as a more informal or affectionate variant of Lawrence, reflecting a broader trend in English-speaking cultures to create diminutive forms of traditional names.
Historically, the name Lawrence has significant milestones, particularly through its association with Saint Lawrence, a Christian martyr who was executed in the 3rd century. His feast day is celebrated on August 10, and he is recognized as the patron saint of deacons and the poor.
The name gained further prominence through various historical figures, including Lawrence of Arabia, a British officer who played a key role in the Arab Revolt during World War I. The name's enduring presence in literature and history has contributed to its cultural resonance.
Culturally, the laurel wreath, associated with the name's etymology, has been a symbol of achievement and glory since ancient times, reinforcing the name's positive connotations. The name Lawrence and its variants have been used in various literary works, further embedding it in cultural consciousness.
The diminutive Larrie, while less common, carries the same associations of honor and victory, reflecting the name's historical roots and its connection to themes of triumph and recognition.
Famous people named Larrie
In this section, you will find notable people named Larrie. 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 Larrie who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
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Larrie D. Ferreiro is an author and historian best known for Brothers at Arms, Measure of the Earth, and the New World of the American Revolution.
Larrie C. McMillan is a musician best known for his work with the band The New Colony Six.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Larrie was first seen in the United States in 1917.
Larrie has ranked as high as #1853 nationally, which occurred in 1943, and has been most popular in Ohio, New York, California, Pennsylvania, and Washington.
In the past 5 years the name Larrie has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Larrie 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 Larrie 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 Larrie.
| Year | Total Births | Boy | Girl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1993 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1992 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1990 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1984 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1983 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1981 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1980 | 16 | 9 | 7 |
| 1977 | 15 | 10 | 5 |
| 1976 | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| 1975 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1974 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1973 | 11 | 5 | 6 |
| 1972 | 17 | 8 | 9 |
| 1971 | 13 | 5 | 8 |
| 1970 | 15 | 9 | 6 |
| 1969 | 17 | 7 | 10 |
| 1968 | 14 | 7 | 7 |
| 1967 | 13 | 7 | 6 |
| 1966 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1965 | 19 | 10 | 9 |
| 1964 | 19 | 7 | 12 |
| 1963 | 15 | 8 | 7 |
| 1962 | 15 | 9 | 6 |
| 1961 | 17 | 10 | 7 |
| 1960 | 23 | 16 | 7 |
| 1959 | 34 | 21 | 13 |
| 1958 | 25 | 19 | 6 |
| 1957 | 24 | 18 | 6 |
| 1956 | 27 | 17 | 10 |
| 1955 | 28 | 22 | 6 |
| 1954 | 18 | 13 | 5 |
| 1953 | 25 | 19 | 6 |
| 1952 | 49 | 37 | 12 |
| 1951 | 37 | 24 | 13 |
| 1950 | 48 | 37 | 11 |
| 1949 | 28 | 22 | 6 |
| 1948 | 41 | 34 | 7 |
| 1947 | 34 | 23 | 11 |
| 1946 | 38 | 27 | 11 |
| 1945 | 44 | 33 | 11 |
| 1944 | 45 | 25 | 20 |
| 1943 | 58 | 43 | 15 |
| 1942 | 51 | 40 | 11 |
| 1941 | 50 | 41 | 9 |
| 1940 | 37 | 31 | 6 |
| 1939 | 24 | 24 | 0 |
| 1938 | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| 1937 | 26 | 26 | 0 |
| 1936 | 17 | 17 | 0 |
| 1935 | 22 | 22 | 0 |
| 1934 | 26 | 21 | 5 |
| 1933 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 1932 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1931 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 1930 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 1929 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1928 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 1925 | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| 1924 | 11 | 5 | 6 |
| 1920 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1918 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1917 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
Top States for Larrie (1958)
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 |
|---|---|---|
| PA | 5 |