Name Meaning & Origin
"A surname."
Data last updated: 2025 SSA records
Larkin is a given name and surname of Russian, English and Irish origin. In England, the name is a relationship name from Lar, a pet form of the personal name Laurence. In Ireland, the name means a descendant of Lorcain or Lorcan, originally found in the form O'Lorcain.
Larkin is a given name and surname of Russian, English and Irish origin. In England, the name is a relationship name from Lar, a pet form of the personal name Laurence. In Ireland, the name means a descendant of Lorcain or Lorcan, originally found in the form O'Lorcain.
Life Path 11 — Intuition & Insight: Highly intuitive, idealistic, and visionary.
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Root element "Larkin" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "A surname.".
Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.
Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.
Standardized in its current form. Continues to be used across multiple cultures worldwide.
~4,463 people named Larkin in the US. Peaked in 2018 with 155 recorded uses.
The Life Path number for Larkin is 11, associated with Intuition & Insight. Soul Urge: 1. Personality: 1.
Larkin is Gender-Neutral. Based on US data, 56% male and 44% female.
Approximately 4,463 people in the United States are named Larkin. The name peaked in 2018 with 155 recorded uses.
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