Larrry Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: LAIR-ee //ˈlɛəri//
Origin: English; Hebrew
Meaning: English: crowned with laurel; Hebrew: God is my light
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Larry is derived from the Latin name Laurentius, which means "from Laurentum," a city in ancient Italy. The root of Laurentius is "laurus," meaning "laurel," a symbol of victory and honor in ancient Rome.
The name made its way into English through the Old French form Laurent, which was used in the medieval period. As the name evolved, it became popularized in various forms, including Lawrence, which is the more formal version, and Larry, which emerged as a diminutive or affectionate form in the 20th century.
Historically, the name Lawrence has significant milestones, particularly in Christian tradition. Saint Lawrence, a deacon in Rome who was martyred around 258 AD, is one of the most notable bearers of the name.
His feast day is celebrated on August 10, and he is often depicted in art with a gridiron, the instrument of his martyrdom. The name gained further prominence through the translation of the Bible into English, notably in the King James Version published in 1611, where the name appears in various forms, contributing to its recognition in religious contexts.
Culturally, the laurel wreath associated with the name symbolizes triumph and achievement, which has resonated through various historical narratives, including those of poets and victors in ancient Greece and Rome. The name Larry, while primarily a diminutive, carries with it the weight of these historical and cultural associations, reflecting a legacy of honor and distinction.
This connection to the laurel and its meanings has helped sustain the name's relevance through the centuries.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Larrry was first seen in the United States in 1956.
Larrry has ranked as high as #1095 nationally, which occurred in 1956, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Larrry has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Larrry 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 Larrry was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Larrry
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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 Larrry.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1956 | 5 |