Larry Boy

Popularity: #721 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationLAIR-ee / ˈlɛri

English; Latin

Meaning

English: crowned with laurel; Latin: from Laurentum

Historical & Cultural Background

Larry is often considered a diminutive of Lawrence, which has roots in Latin. The name Lawrence itself is derived from the Latin 'Laurentius', meaning 'from Laurentum', a city in ancient Italy. The laurel tree, associated with victory and honor, is a significant symbol in various cultures. Larry gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in the United States.

Trend Summary

Larry experienced peak popularity in the mid-20th century but has seen a decline in recent years.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Laurie
  • Lawrie

International Variants

  • Lorenzo (Italian)
  • Laurent (French)
  • Lourenço (Portuguese)

Famous people named Larry

Larry Page is a co-founder of Google and a prominent figure in technology.

Larry Bird is a retired professional basketball player known for his time with the Boston Celtics.

Larry King was a renowned television and radio host, famous for his interview style.

Larry David is a comedian and writer, best known for co-creating the television series 'Seinfeld'.

Fictional characters named Larry

Larry the Cable Guy is a character portrayed by comedian Dan Whitney in various comedy acts and films.

Larry Potter is a character in the 'Harry Potter' series, known for being the cousin of Harry Potter.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Larry was first seen in the United States in 1880. Larry has ranked as high as #14 nationally, which occurred in 1947, and has been most popular in California, Ohio, Illinois, Michigan, and North Carolina. In the past 5 years the name Larry has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Larry (2024)

StateBirthsShare
TX 29
21%
CA 18
13%
FL 11
8%
OH 9
6%
NC 8
6%
IN 7
5%
GA 6
4%
SC 6
4%
LA 6
4%
TN 6
4%
AZ 6
4%
MI 6
4%
MO 6
4%
IL 5
4%
PA 5
4%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
188013
18818
18828
188312
188418
188519
188623
188717
188819
188913
189024
189117
189219
189322
189436
189537
189638
189733
189839
189934
190062
190135
190246
190357
190470
190572
190672
190763
190870
190987
1910114
191192
1912164
1913212
1914267
1915301
1916301
1917322
1918398
1919405
1920440
1921491
1922491
1923519
1924575
1925724
1926807
1927836
19281,068
19291,268
19301,719
19312,147
19322,826
19333,251
19344,473
19355,975
19367,612
193710,320
193812,393
193914,531
194017,200
194120,135
194222,099
194322,979
194422,025
194522,824
194628,449
194734,945
194833,434
194931,817
195031,478
195130,559
195228,241
195325,207
195424,612
195522,820
195622,324
195721,938
195820,079
195918,432
196015,986
196114,581
196212,710
196311,668
196410,677
19659,405
19668,707
19678,332
19688,233
19698,281
19708,105
19717,764
19726,603
19736,080
19745,694
19755,308
19764,841
19774,838
19784,514
19794,393
19804,263
19813,954
19823,720
19833,381
19843,105
19852,946
19862,620
19872,504
19882,448
19892,337
19902,194
19912,074
19921,863
19931,780
19941,559
19951,401
19961,371
19971,239
19981,208
19991,255
20001,118
20011,030
2002954
2003950
2004898
2005828
2006791
2007963
2008824
2009783
2010813
2011716
2012659
2013581
2014545
2015515
2016446
2017413
2018344
2019311
2020272
2021270
2022264
2023218
2024204