How Many People Are Named Laryssa?

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

Laryssa
Very Rare
Greek

Laryssa, a very rare female name, is held by just 1,212 people in the US today, making up 1 in 272,343 Americans. The majority of those named Laryssa are under 30, giving it a modern twist despite peaking way back in 1968.

~1,212
Living in US
1 in 272,343
Americans
1968
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Modern coinage, evokes strength
🌐
Origin
Greek
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Strong Determined Confident
5
Life Path Number

Life-path number 5 represents adaptability and freedom.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

26,578
Worldwide Bearers
#30,562
Global Rank
🇧🇷 Brazil
25,793
🇺🇸 United States
572
🇨🇦 Canada
85
🇬🇧 England
10
🇨🇲 Cameroon
9
🇩🇪 Germany
9
🇦🇺 Australia
7
🇹🇭 Thailand
6
🇿🇦 South Africa
5
🇲🇽 Mexico
5

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
1,212 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 31
634
Would be under 30 (51%)
605
Would be 30–60 (49%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 1,239 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: 1968

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
89
Classic Feel
49
Modern Appeal
61
International
98

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

📜 Laryssa Through the Generations

Laryssa's journey through the generations shows a peak in popularity in 1968 when 67 babies were given this name. Since then, its usage has declined, but it remains a name with a youthful vibe, as 634 out of the 1,212 living bearers are under 30 years old. This distribution suggests that while Laryssa isn't a new name, it's experiencing a resurgence among younger parents, keeping it relevant and fresh.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 101
Texas 81
Massachusetts 18
New York 12

✨ Similar Names to Laryssa

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Laryssa's Greek roots

📄 About the Name Laryssa

How Many People Have the Name Laryssa?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,212 people in the United States currently share the name Laryssa. That works out to roughly 1 in every 272,343 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Laryssa a Common or Rare Name?

Laryssa 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 Laryssa Mean?

Laryssa means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from Greek origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Laryssa in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Laryssa Most Popular?

The name Laryssa reached peak popularity in 1968, with 67 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

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 Laryssa?

Approximately 1,212 people named Laryssa live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,239. That works out to roughly 1 in 272,343 Americans.

Is Laryssa a rare name?

Laryssa is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 272,343 Americans has this name.

What does the name Laryssa mean?

Laryssa means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from Greek origins.

Is Laryssa more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Laryssa are male and 100% are female.

When was Laryssa most popular?

Laryssa peaked in 1968 with 67 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

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 US1,212
All-Time Births1,239
1 in X1 in 272,343
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age31
Peak Year1968
World Rank#30,562
Male %0%
Female %100%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.