Larry Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationLAIR-ee / ˈlɛriEnglish; 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.
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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)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
TX | 29 | |
CA | 18 | |
FL | 11 | |
OH | 9 | |
NC | 8 | |
IN | 7 | |
GA | 6 | |
SC | 6 | |
LA | 6 | |
TN | 6 | |
AZ | 6 | |
MI | 6 | |
MO | 6 | |
IL | 5 | |
PA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1880 | 13 |
1881 | 8 |
1882 | 8 |
1883 | 12 |
1884 | 18 |
1885 | 19 |
1886 | 23 |
1887 | 17 |
1888 | 19 |
1889 | 13 |
1890 | 24 |
1891 | 17 |
1892 | 19 |
1893 | 22 |
1894 | 36 |
1895 | 37 |
1896 | 38 |
1897 | 33 |
1898 | 39 |
1899 | 34 |
1900 | 62 |
1901 | 35 |
1902 | 46 |
1903 | 57 |
1904 | 70 |
1905 | 72 |
1906 | 72 |
1907 | 63 |
1908 | 70 |
1909 | 87 |
1910 | 114 |
1911 | 92 |
1912 | 164 |
1913 | 212 |
1914 | 267 |
1915 | 301 |
1916 | 301 |
1917 | 322 |
1918 | 398 |
1919 | 405 |
1920 | 440 |
1921 | 491 |
1922 | 491 |
1923 | 519 |
1924 | 575 |
1925 | 724 |
1926 | 807 |
1927 | 836 |
1928 | 1,068 |
1929 | 1,268 |
1930 | 1,719 |
1931 | 2,147 |
1932 | 2,826 |
1933 | 3,251 |
1934 | 4,473 |
1935 | 5,975 |
1936 | 7,612 |
1937 | 10,320 |
1938 | 12,393 |
1939 | 14,531 |
1940 | 17,200 |
1941 | 20,135 |
1942 | 22,099 |
1943 | 22,979 |
1944 | 22,025 |
1945 | 22,824 |
1946 | 28,449 |
1947 | 34,945 |
1948 | 33,434 |
1949 | 31,817 |
1950 | 31,478 |
1951 | 30,559 |
1952 | 28,241 |
1953 | 25,207 |
1954 | 24,612 |
1955 | 22,820 |
1956 | 22,324 |
1957 | 21,938 |
1958 | 20,079 |
1959 | 18,432 |
1960 | 15,986 |
1961 | 14,581 |
1962 | 12,710 |
1963 | 11,668 |
1964 | 10,677 |
1965 | 9,405 |
1966 | 8,707 |
1967 | 8,332 |
1968 | 8,233 |
1969 | 8,281 |
1970 | 8,105 |
1971 | 7,764 |
1972 | 6,603 |
1973 | 6,080 |
1974 | 5,694 |
1975 | 5,308 |
1976 | 4,841 |
1977 | 4,838 |
1978 | 4,514 |
1979 | 4,393 |
1980 | 4,263 |
1981 | 3,954 |
1982 | 3,720 |
1983 | 3,381 |
1984 | 3,105 |
1985 | 2,946 |
1986 | 2,620 |
1987 | 2,504 |
1988 | 2,448 |
1989 | 2,337 |
1990 | 2,194 |
1991 | 2,074 |
1992 | 1,863 |
1993 | 1,780 |
1994 | 1,559 |
1995 | 1,401 |
1996 | 1,371 |
1997 | 1,239 |
1998 | 1,208 |
1999 | 1,255 |
2000 | 1,118 |
2001 | 1,030 |
2002 | 954 |
2003 | 950 |
2004 | 898 |
2005 | 828 |
2006 | 791 |
2007 | 963 |
2008 | 824 |
2009 | 783 |
2010 | 813 |
2011 | 716 |
2012 | 659 |
2013 | 581 |
2014 | 545 |
2015 | 515 |
2016 | 446 |
2017 | 413 |
2018 | 344 |
2019 | 311 |
2020 | 272 |
2021 | 270 |
2022 | 264 |
2023 | 218 |
2024 | 204 |