How Many People Are Named Lary?
Complete statistics for the name Lary: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Lary is a very rare male name, with only 941 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 350,841 Americans. The majority of those named Lary are over 60, giving the name a decidedly older-generation feel.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 2 symbolizes balance, harmony, and cooperation.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 73All 1,577 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: 1946Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Lary Through the Generations
Lary has seen its peak popularity in 1946 with 63 births, but since then, it has maintained a stable presence in the naming landscape. With an average age of 73, Lary is predominantly found among the older generation, with 84% of individuals being over 60 years old. This name, while not common, has managed to stay relevant through the decades, bridging the gap between classic and modern choices.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Lary's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Lary
How Many People Have the Name Lary?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,359 people in the United States currently share the name Lary. That works out to roughly 1 in every 243,892 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Lary a Common or Rare Name?
Lary 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 Lary Mean?
Lary means "creative variant of Larry" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 2.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Lary in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Lary Most Popular?
The name Lary reached peak popularity in 1946, with 63 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 Lary?
Approximately 1,359 people named Lary live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,359. That works out to roughly 1 in 243,892 Americans.
Is Lary a rare name?
Lary is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 243,892 Americans has this name.
What does the name Lary mean?
Lary means "creative variant of Larry" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Lary more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Lary are male and 0% are female.
When was Lary most popular?
Lary peaked in 1946 with 63 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.