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Larry Name Meaning, Origin & History

Name Meaning & Origin

Larry

"A diminutive of the male given name Laurence or Lawrence, popular as a male given name in the U.S. in the 1940s and the 1950s."

Multiple origins Origin Predominantly Male 📈 Peak 1947 👥 810,934 in US
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Meaning
A diminutive of the male given name Laurence or Lawrence, popular as a male given name in the U.S. in the 1940s and the 1950s.
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Origin
Multiple origins
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US Bearers
810,934
Life Path
Number 11

📖 What Does Larry Mean?

Larry is a masculine given name in English, derived from Lawrence or Laurence. It can be a shortened form of those names.

🌐 From Wikipedia Source ↗

Larry is a masculine given name in English, derived from Lawrence or Laurence. It can be a shortened form of those names.…

Root Element
Larry
Core Meaning
"A diminutive of the male given name Laurence or Lawrence, popular as a male given name in the U.S. in the 1940s and the 1950s."
Language

🔢 Numerology of Larry

L 3
A 1
R 9
R 9
Y 7
SUM 11
11
Life Path
Intuition & Insight
1
Soul Urge
Independence & Leadership
1
Personality
Independence & Leadership

Life Path 11 — Intuition & Insight: Highly intuitive, idealistic, and visionary.

Gender Distribution

♂ Male100%
♀ Female0%

Based on 810,934 US Social Security records

📈 US Popularity

Total US bearers 810,934
Peak year 1947 (35,026)
First recorded 1880
Last recorded 2024
Gender Predominantly Male
Full US statistics →

Historical Journey

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Ancient Roots

Root element "Larry" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "A diminutive of the male given name Laurence or Lawrence, popular as a male given name in the U.S. in the 1940s and the 1950s.".

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Classical Period

Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.

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Medieval Period

Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.

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Modern Adoption

Standardized in its current form, established across English-speaking and Muslim communities.

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Today (2026)

~810,934 people named Larry in the US. Peaked in 1947 with 35,026 recorded uses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the numerology number for Larry?

The Life Path number for Larry is 11, associated with Intuition & Insight. Soul Urge: 1. Personality: 1.

Is Larry a boy or girl name?

Larry is Predominantly Male. Based on US data, 100% male and 0% female.

How many people are named Larry in the US?

Approximately 810,934 people in the United States are named Larry. The name peaked in 1947 with 35,026 recorded uses.

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