Larry
Boy nameLarry has been given to 811,148 babies in the U.S. since 1880. It peaked in 1947.
Meaning & origin /ˈlæ.ɹi/
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
811,148
Peak year
1947 (35,027 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1880
10-year trend
▼ -62%
Gender split
0% girls / 100% boys
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Larry — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Famous people named Larry
Larry Page
American computer scientist and Internet entrepreneur (born 1973)
Larry King
American television and radio host (1933–2021)
Larry Bird
American basketball player and coach (born 1956)
Lawrence Lessig
American academic, political activist
Notability data from Wikidata (CC0).
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Larry.
FAQ
How popular is the name Larry?
Larry has been given to 811,148 babies in the U.S. since 1880. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Larry peak?
Larry peaked in 1947, when 35,027 babies were given the name.
Is Larry a girl or boy name?
Larry is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Larry are boys).
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