How Many People Are Named Lari?

Complete statistics for the name Lari: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Lari
Very Rare
modern American coinage

Lari is a very rare female name, with only 772 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 427,252 Americans. The majority of those named Lari are over 60, giving the name a decidedly older-generation feel.

~410
Living in US
1 in 808,413
Americans
1959
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Ayla
🌐
Origin
modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 22
Personality Traits
Innovative Determined Inspired
22
Life Path Number

Life-path number 22 is often associated with leadership and vision, suggesting that people named Lari might be natural leaders with a strong sense of purpose.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

9,542
Worldwide Bearers
#63,245
Global Rank
🇳🇬 Nigeria
1,756
🇺🇸 United States
1,747
🇫🇮 Finland
1,220
🇮🇳 India
1,026
🇧🇷 Brazil
707
🇮🇩 Indonesia
586
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
498
🇹🇬 Togo
412
🇷🇺 Russia
212
🇳🇪 Niger
141

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
27 (3%)
♀ Female
745 (97%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 59
41
Would be under 30 (5%)
391
Would be 30–60 (44%)
447
Would be over 60 (51%)

All 879 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1959

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
86
Classic Feel
56
Modern Appeal
44
International
96

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Lari Through the Generations

Lari has seen its peak popularity in 1959 with 48 births, but since then, it has maintained a stable presence in the naming landscape. With an average age of 59, Lari is predominantly found among the older generation, with 41 under-30, 391 aged 30-60, and 447 over 60. This distribution suggests that while the name isn't fading away, it's also not gaining significant traction among younger parents.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 17
Texas 10
New York 5
Ohio 5

⭐ Famous People Named Lari

Lari is a given name. Notable people with the name include:Lari Azad, Indian historian Lari Ketner (1977–2014), American basketball player Lari Lehtonen, Finnish cross-country skier Lari Pesonen, Finnish sport shooter Lari Pittman, Colombian-American artist and professor Lari White (1965–2018), American country music singer Lari Williams (1940–2022), Nigerian actor, poet, and playwright…

Full list on Wikipedia →

✨ Similar Names to Lari

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Lari's modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Lari

How Many People Have the Name Lari?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 410 people in the United States currently share the name Lari. That works out to roughly 1 in every 808,413 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Lari a Common or Rare Name?

Lari is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Lari Mean?

Lari means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 22.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Lari in SSA data, approximately 3% are male and 97% are female.

When Was Lari Most Popular?

The name Lari reached peak popularity in 1959, with 48 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Lari?

Approximately 410 people named Lari live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 410. That works out to roughly 1 in 808,413 Americans.

Is Lari a rare name?

Lari is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 808,413 Americans has this name.

What does the name Lari mean?

Lari means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.

Is Lari more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 3% of people named Lari are male and 97% are female.

When was Lari most popular?

Lari peaked in 1959 with 48 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US410
All-Time Births410
1 in X1 in 808,413
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age59
Peak Year1959
World Rank#63,245
Male %3%
Female %97%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.