Leary Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationLEER-ee / /ˈlɪəri/Irish; English
Meaning
Irish: 'descendant of Laoire'; English: 'spear'
Historical & Cultural Background
Leary is an anglicized form of the Irish surname O'Laoghaire, which means 'descendant of Laoire'. The name Laoire is derived from the Old Irish word 'laoghaire', meaning 'spear'. The name has historical significance in Ireland, particularly in relation to various clans and families. In English contexts, it may also be interpreted as a surname derived from a place name.
Similar Names
Variants
- Leary
- Learye
International Variants
- Léary (Irish)
Famous people named Leary
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Leary was first seen in the United States in 1919. Leary has ranked as high as #887 nationally, which occurred in 1926, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Leary has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Leary
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1919 | 5 |
| 1920 | 5 |
| 1921 | 6 |
| 1923 | 8 |
| 1924 | 5 |
| 1926 | 11 |
| 1928 | 8 |
| 1930 | 5 |
| 1931 | 7 |
| 1932 | 6 |
| 1935 | 6 |
| 1936 | 10 |
| 1937 | 6 |
| 1938 | 5 |
| 1939 | 5 |
| 1940 | 8 |
| 1941 | 8 |
| 1943 | 8 |
| 1945 | 6 |
| 1946 | 8 |
| 1947 | 6 |
| 1948 | 11 |
| 1949 | 6 |
| 1950 | 5 |
| 1955 | 7 |
| 1958 | 5 |
| 1959 | 7 |
| 1960 | 6 |
| 1961 | 5 |