How Many People Are Named Larkyn?
Complete statistics for the name Larkyn: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Larkyn is a very rare female name, with only 421 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 784,034 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with 99% of those named Larkyn being under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 9 represents compassion, selflessness, and spiritual enlightenment.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 12All 424 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: 2006Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Larkyn Through the Generations
Larkyn emerged in the mid-2000s, peaking in popularity in 2006 with 32 births. Since then, its usage has remained steady, reflecting a trend towards newer-generation names. The average age of people named Larkyn is 12, indicating that most were born around 2011. With 418 under-30 and only 6 aged between 30 and 60, Larkyn remains firmly associated with younger generations.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Larkyn's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Larkyn
How Many People Have the Name Larkyn?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 421 people in the United States currently share the name Larkyn. That works out to roughly 1 in every 784,034 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Larkyn a Common or Rare Name?
Larkyn 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 Larkyn Mean?
Larkyn means "modern coinage, evokes uniqueness" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Larkyn in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Larkyn Most Popular?
The name Larkyn reached peak popularity in 2006, with 32 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
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 Larkyn?
Approximately 421 people named Larkyn live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 424. That works out to roughly 1 in 784,034 Americans.
Is Larkyn a rare name?
Larkyn is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 784,034 Americans has this name.
What does the name Larkyn mean?
Larkyn means "modern coinage, evokes uniqueness" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Larkyn more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Larkyn are male and 100% are female.
When was Larkyn most popular?
Larkyn peaked in 2006 with 32 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
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.