Larisa Girl

Popularity: #931 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

Pronunciationluh-REE-sah / lɑːˈriːsə

Greek; Slavic

Meaning

Greek: cheerful; Slavic: sea

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Larisa has roots in both Greek and Slavic cultures. In Greek mythology, Larisa was a city associated with the goddess of the sea. The name has been popular in various Slavic countries, where it is often linked to the word for 'sea'. It has gained popularity in different forms across Europe.

Trend Summary

Larisa has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, peaking in the 1980s and 1990s.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Larissa
  • Lara

International Variants

  • Larisa (Russian)
  • Larisse (French)
  • Larysa (Ukrainian)

Famous people named Larisa

Larisa Latynina is a former Soviet gymnast who won multiple Olympic medals.

Larisa Riquelme is a Paraguayan model and actress known for her work in television.

Larisa Iordache is a Romanian artistic gymnast who has competed in international championships.

Larisa McFadden is an American author known for her contributions to children's literature.

Fictional characters named Larisa

Larisa is a character in the novel 'The Brothers Karamazov' by Fyodor Dostoevsky.

Larisa is a character in the animated series 'The Magic School Bus' where she is a student.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Larisa was first seen in the United States in 1951. Larisa has ranked as high as #1139 nationally, which occurred in 1993, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Pennsylvania, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Larisa has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Larisa (2024)

StateBirthsShare
TX 6
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19515
19556
195712
195813
195917
196020
196127
196211
196318
196416
196517
196628
196784
1968100
196989
197085
197164
197258
197365
197446
197538
197660
197770
197856
197963
198058
198177
198253
198369
198475
198563
198672
198771
198887
198980
199080
199179
199280
1993108
1994104
199588
199664
199773
199871
199967
200067
200147
200270
200351
200475
200554
200658
200759
200834
200935
201038
201134
201222
201327
201413
201514
201621
201719
201820
201918
202013
202115
202218
202316
202419