Larsen Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationLAR-sen / ˈlɑːrsənScandinavian; English
Meaning
Son of Lars; from the farm
Historical & Cultural Background
Larsen is a patronymic surname derived from the given name Lars, which is a Scandinavian form of Laurence. It is commonly found in Denmark and Norway. The name reflects a tradition of naming children after their fathers, which is prevalent in many cultures. In English-speaking countries, it has also been adopted as a given name.
Trend Summary
Larsen has seen a steady increase in popularity as a given name in the United States over recent years.
Similar Names
Variants
- Lars
- Larson
International Variants
- Lars (Swedish)
- Larsen (Norwegian)
Famous people named Larsen
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Larsen was first seen in the United States in 1956. Larsen has ranked as high as #1258 nationally, which occurred in 2000, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Larsen has been trending about the same compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Larsen
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1956 | 6 |
| 1963 | 5 |
| 1968 | 5 |
| 1980 | 7 |
| 1982 | 7 |
| 1985 | 5 |
| 1986 | 6 |
| 1989 | 5 |
| 1990 | 9 |
| 1991 | 6 |
| 1992 | 9 |
| 1993 | 7 |
| 1994 | 5 |
| 1996 | 5 |
| 1997 | 7 |
| 1998 | 16 |
| 1999 | 9 |
| 2000 | 25 |
| 2001 | 10 |
| 2002 | 18 |
| 2003 | 13 |
| 2004 | 19 |
| 2005 | 15 |
| 2006 | 12 |
| 2007 | 14 |
| 2008 | 24 |
| 2009 | 19 |
| 2010 | 13 |
| 2011 | 20 |
| 2012 | 14 |
| 2013 | 17 |
| 2014 | 22 |
| 2015 | 21 |
| 2016 | 12 |
| 2017 | 18 |
| 2018 | 17 |
| 2019 | 8 |
| 2020 | 8 |
| 2021 | 18 |
| 2022 | 18 |
| 2023 | 18 |
| 2024 | 14 |