Larrie Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationLAIR-ee / ˈlɛəriEnglish; diminutive of Lawrence
Meaning
Crowned with laurel; from the place of laurel trees
Historical & Cultural Background
Larrie is often considered a diminutive form of the name Lawrence, which has Latin origins. The name Lawrence was popularized in the Middle Ages, particularly in England. It has been associated with various saints, including Saint Lawrence, a Christian martyr. The use of diminutives like Larrie reflects a trend in English-speaking cultures to create more affectionate or informal versions of names.
Trend Summary
Larrie has not been a widely popular name in recent years.
Similar Names
Variants
- Larry
International Variants
- Lorenzo (Italian)
- Laurent (French)
- Loren (Spanish)
Famous people named Larrie
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Fictional characters named Larrie
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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 #896 nationally, which occurred in 1943, and has been most popular in Ohio, New York, and Washington. In the past 5 years the name Larrie has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Larrie (1942)
State | Births | Share |
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NY | 7 | |
OH | 7 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
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1917 | 7 |
1918 | 6 |
1920 | 6 |
1924 | 5 |
1925 | 5 |
1929 | 7 |
1930 | 11 |
1931 | 11 |
1932 | 6 |
1933 | 12 |
1934 | 21 |
1935 | 22 |
1936 | 17 |
1937 | 26 |
1938 | 14 |
1939 | 24 |
1940 | 31 |
1941 | 41 |
1942 | 40 |
1943 | 43 |
1944 | 25 |
1945 | 33 |
1946 | 27 |
1947 | 23 |
1948 | 34 |
1949 | 22 |
1950 | 37 |
1951 | 24 |
1952 | 37 |
1953 | 19 |
1954 | 13 |
1955 | 22 |
1956 | 17 |
1957 | 18 |
1958 | 19 |
1959 | 21 |
1960 | 16 |
1961 | 10 |
1962 | 9 |
1963 | 8 |
1964 | 7 |
1965 | 10 |
1966 | 8 |
1967 | 7 |
1968 | 7 |
1969 | 7 |
1970 | 9 |
1971 | 5 |
1972 | 8 |
1973 | 5 |
1974 | 5 |
1975 | 6 |
1976 | 5 |
1977 | 10 |
1980 | 9 |
1981 | 6 |
1983 | 6 |
1984 | 5 |
1992 | 5 |
1993 | 5 |
1998 | 5 |