Larry

Rank 889th Boy Name

In 2022, the name Larry was 889th most popular baby name for boys and 1,859th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 263 babies were named Larry in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 12,821 babies in the United States were named Larry. Today, the average age of someone named Larry is around 65 to 70 years old.

The name "Larry" is not common today.

The most common nickname for Larry is Lar.

Larry Meaning & Origin

Larry is a classic English name, often associated with the laurel tree, symbolizing honor and victory.

The name Larry is described as amiable, humorous and dependable.

Pronunciation

Larry is pronounced LAEH-ree in English. The name Larry has 5 letters and 2 syllables.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Larry

Larry is a unisex name, which means it can be used for both males and females, though it is traditionally more common for males.

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Data Source

Social Security Administration

U.S. Name Statistics provided by the Social Security Administration based on data from SSN Applications

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