Larenz
Every Larenz since 1994 — 542 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Larenz
Larenz is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #11,446 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1994, 542 American babies have been named Larenz. Its peak came in 1998, when 40 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Larenz stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Larenz year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | #11,446 |
| 2024 | 10 | #8,082 |
| 2023 | 10 | #8,034 |
| 2022 | 7 | #10,411 |
| 2021 | 15 | #5,921 |
| 2020 | 7 | #10,167 |
| 2019 | 12 | #7,010 |
| 2018 | 17 | #5,443 |
| 2017 | 8 | #9,358 |
| 2016 | 12 | #6,968 |
| 2015 | 17 | #5,423 |
| 2014 | 9 | #8,523 |
| 2013 | 7 | #10,291 |
| 2012 | 14 | #6,192 |
| 2011 | 11 | #7,302 |
| 2010 | 17 | #5,382 |
| 2009 | 18 | #5,225 |
| 2008 | 11 | #7,506 |
| 2007 | 23 | #4,307 |
| 2006 | 17 | #5,211 |
| 2005 | 23 | #3,999 |
| 2004 | 23 | #3,953 |
| 2003 | 14 | #5,436 |
| 2002 | 18 | #4,417 |
| 2001 | 19 | #4,223 |
| 2000 | 18 | #4,312 |
| 1995 | 26 | #2,813 |
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Famous people named Larenz
- Larenz Tate Actor · b. 1975
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Larenz in 2025?
Larenz ranked #11,446 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Larenz?
542 babies have been named Larenz in the United States since 1994, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Larenz most popular?
Larenz peaked in 1998, when 40 newborns received the name.
Is Larenz a boy or girl name?
Larenz is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Larenz rising or falling?
Larenz has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Larenz?
Well-known people named Larenz include Larenz Tate (actor).