Larry
How to say it: LAIR-ee · /ˈlɛri/
Pet form of Lawrence, from Latin Laurentius meaning from Laurentum or laurel-crowned; fully independent in use.
Larry was the 978th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 198 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1940s, its births are down about 61% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #1,204 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #978 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 198 |
| Share of births | 1 in 16,744 |
| Peak decade | 1940s |
| Change over 10 years | −61% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #1,204 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Once a standout of the 1940s, Larry has thinned out steadily since. Far from that height now, further slipping looks likely.
What goes with it
Easygoing and mellow, its two syllables lean soft and familiar. Danny has a similar neighborly feel.
Nicknames
- Lar
Honouring a Larry in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Larry is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French.
Famous people named Larry
- Larry Page (born 1973)American computer scientist and Internet entrepreneur
- Larry Bird (born 1956)American basketball player and coach
- Larry King (1933–2021)American television and radio host
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