Larken
Girl nameLarken has been given to 119 babies in the U.S. since 1989. It peaked in 2016. In 2025, about 1 in 267,878 girls was named Larken.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
119
Peak year
2016 (18 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1989
10-year trend
▲ +20%
Gender split
81% girls / 19% boys
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Larken — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Larken.
Sibling name ideas for Larken
Same era and popularity as Larken, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.
FAQ
How popular is the name Larken?
Larken has been given to 119 babies in the U.S. since 1989. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Larken peak?
Larken peaked in 2016, when 18 babies were given the name.
Is Larken a girl or boy name?
Larken is primarily a girl name (81% of babies named Larken are girls).
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