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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Larson — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Larsen|Larsyn
Scandinavian◈ Unisex · 64% boy · 36% girl↓ Fading

◈= unisex (gender-neutral)

Larson

◈

LAR-sun · 2 syllables

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Boy
#2453
↓ Fading
Boy
#2453
Popularity score: 21
↓ Fading
Peak
#2352 in 2023
5yr
-101 ranks
Velocity
-101
Birth frequency
1.6 per 100,000 births
Girl
#9918
Popularity score: 7
↑↑ Surging
Peak
#9918 in 2024
5yr
+6610 ranks
Velocity
+6610
Birth frequency
2.8 per 1,000,000 births

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

BOY
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #2453 · Falling since 2020

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Scandinavian boy names
Larson

Popularity score: 21  ·  SSA Rank: #2453

GIRL
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #9918 · Rising since 2020

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Scandinavian girl names
Larson

Popularity score: 7  ·  SSA Rank: #9918

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
30
Higher than 30% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↓ Fading
-101 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
70
5 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
ScandinavianPatronymicSurname-as-first-nameVintageUnisex2-syllableStrongNordicGrounded
Character
independent spiritanalytical mindsteadfast loyaltyquiet confidencepractical wisdom
STRONG
High confidence

Larson is a Scandinavian unisex name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #2453 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↓ Fading · -101 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#2453 · very rare
Larson at a Glance
Meaning:Son of Lars. Lars derives from Laurentius, meaning 'from Laurentum.' A patronymic surname that became a given name in modern usage.
Language root:Old Norse · Swedish
Peak rank:#2352 in 2023
5yr change:-101 ranks
Sex usage:Boy #2453 · Girl #9918
Notable bearers
Larson
Surname of various athletes and public figures, commonly used as first name in Scandinavian cultures
Similar Sound
Carson◈ArsonMarsonParsonGarson
Similar Style
Soren◈Stellan◈LeifBeckett◈Ronan◈
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Larson
Wren◈IvyHazel◈Stellan◈Beckett◈Caspian◈Rowan◈
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Soren◈
Scandinavian · #571
→ Stable
Stellan◈
Scandinavian · #1441
↑ Rising
Leif
Norse · #925
↓ Declining
Beckett◈
English · #166
→ Stable
Ronan◈
Irish · #257
↑ Rising
Axel
Scandinavian · #78
→ Stable
Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Larson illustration
Name Intelligence
Larson · Overview
Summary

Larson is a Scandinavian unisex name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #2453 in the US in 2024.

Strengths
Works for any sex
64% boy · 36% girl. A genuinely unisex name is rare at this level of distinctiveness.
Vintage · Strong character
Larson carries a grounded, cool quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Popularity declining
Rank has dropped 101 positions in the last year. Consider whether this trajectory matters for your decision.
Domain taken
larson.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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