Where does the name Larry come from?

Larry is a boy name of English origin.

Is Larry a boy or a girl name?

Larry is used for both. In U.S. Social Security records, about 0% of children given the name Larry are girls and 100% are boys.

How popular is the name Larry in 2023?

Larry ranks #1012 for boys in the U.S. Social Security Administration's 2023 dataset. Its all-time U.S. peak was 1947 with 35,027 babies.

How do you pronounce Larry?

Larry is pronounced LAIR-ee (2 syllables).

What are common spellings of Larry?

Larry is also written as Larrie, Larrey.

A name from English · Boy

Larry

A short form of Lawrence, from Latin Laurentius meaning 'from Laurentum' (a city near Rome) or 'crowned with laurel'. One of the defining mid-20th-century American male names.

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Popularity over time

A 143-year arc in numbers.

807,186 U.S. births recorded from 1880–2023.

Popularity · 1880–2023

218 births in 2023

1880 1951 2023

Babies named per year Peak year Most recent

Meaning

A name that means something.

LA short form of Lawrence, from Latin Laurentius meaning 'from Laurentum' (a city near Rome) or 'crowned with laurel'. One of the defining mid-20th-century American male names.

Variants & spellings

2 ways to spell "Larry".

Each transliteration carries a slightly different cultural fingerprint.

Larrie Most common Larrey

Famous bearers

People who carry the name Larry.

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Larry King (broadcaster)
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Larry Bird (basketball player)
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Larry David (comedian)

Quick answers

People often ask about Larry.

What does the name Larry mean?: Larry means a short form of Lawrence, from Latin Laurentius meaning 'from Laurentum' (a city near Rome) or 'crowned with laurel'. One of the defining mid-20th-century American male names.
Where does the name Larry come from?: Larry is a boy name of English origin.
Is Larry a boy or a girl name?: Larry is used for both. In U.S. Social Security records, about 0% of children given the name Larry are girls and 100% are boys.
How popular is the name Larry in 2023?: Larry ranks #1012 for boys in the U.S. Social Security Administration's 2023 dataset. Its all-time U.S. peak was 1947 with 35,027 babies.
How do you pronounce Larry?: Larry is pronounced LAIR-ee (2 syllables).
What are common spellings of Larry?: Larry is also written as Larrie, Larrey.

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Popularity counts come from the U.S. Social Security Administration's national dataset. Meanings and origins are curated from etymological sources. If you spot an error, please let us know.