How Many People Are Named Larson?
Complete statistics for the name Larson: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Larson, a very rare male name, is held by just 1,614 people in the US, making up 1 in 204,459 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with 75% of its bearers under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 7 represents introspection and wisdom.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 24All 1,711 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: 2024Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Larson Through the Generations
Larson has seen a steady rise in popularity, peaking in 2024 with 66 births. The name's current generation skew is notable, with 1,281 under-30s compared to 299 aged 30-60 and 131 over 60. This indicates a strong preference among younger parents, positioning Larson as a contemporary choice for newborns.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Larson's English surname used as a first name roots
📄 About the Name Larson
How Many People Have the Name Larson?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 117,441 people in the United States currently share the name Larson. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,822 Americans, placing it in the Uncommon category.
Is Larson a Common or Rare Name?
Larson is classified as Uncommon. 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 Larson Mean?
Larson means "English occupational surname (one who carries)" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Larson in SSA data, approximately 95% are male and 5% are female.
When Was Larson Most Popular?
The name Larson reached peak popularity in 2024, with 66 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 Larson?
Approximately 117,441 people named Larson live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 117,441. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,822 Americans.
Is Larson a rare name?
Larson is classified as Uncommon in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,822 Americans has this name.
What does the name Larson mean?
Larson means "English occupational surname (one who carries)" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins.
Is Larson more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 95% of people named Larson are male and 5% are female.
When was Larson most popular?
Larson peaked in 2024 with 66 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.