Larissa Girl

Popularity: #821 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

Greek; Latin

Meaning

Greek: cheerful; Latin: from the city of Larissa

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Larissa has roots in ancient Greek mythology, where it was associated with a nymph. It is also the name of a city in Thessaly, Greece, known for its historical significance. In Roman times, the name was adopted and spread through various cultures. Today, it remains popular in several countries, particularly in Europe.

Trend Summary

Larissa has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, peaking in the 1990s and remaining moderately used since.

Similar Names

Marissa, Clarissa, Teresa, Vanessa, Elissa, Carissa, Alissa

Variants

  • Larisa
  • Laryssa

International Variants

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

Famous people named Larissa

Larissa Ione is an American author known for her paranormal romance novels.

Larissa Riquelme is a Paraguayan model and actress who gained fame during the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

Larissa Pacheco is a Brazilian mixed martial artist competing in the Professional Fighters League.

Larissa Manoela is a Brazilian actress and singer recognized for her work in children's television.

Fictional characters named Larissa

Larissa is a character in the novel 'The Secret History' by Donna Tartt, known for her complex personality.

Larissa is a character in the animated series 'The Fairly OddParents', serving as a friend to the main character Timmy Turner.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Larissa was first seen in the United States in 1946. Larissa has ranked as high as #636 nationally which occurred in 1994 and has been most popular in Texas, California, Florida, Illinois, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Larissa has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Larissa (2024)

StateBirthsShare
TX 25
32%
CA 19
24%
FL 7
9%
IL 7
9%
OH 6
8%
MA 5
6%
NJ 5
6%
NY 5
6%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19466
19505
19519
19526
19539
19546
195511
195613
195713
195813
195927
196039
196128
196239
196335
196441
196535
196675
1967127
1968168
1969199
1970295
1971256
1972214
1973217
1974245
1975232
1976353
1977362
1978354
1979392
1980425
1981442
1982432
1983459
1984456
1985453
1986445
1987504
1988550
1989652
1990647
1991654
1992684
1993617
1994715
1995646
1996639
1997654
1998692
1999596
2000561
2001533
2002536
2003550
2004682
2005545
2006454
2007506
2008424
2009376
2010368
2011308
2012315
2013231
2014233
2015217
2016181
2017206
2018146
2019143
2020116
2021140
2022136
2023148
2024129