Larisa
A transliteration of the Russian female given name Лари́са (Larísa)
Every Larisa since 1951 — 3,458 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Larisa
Larisa is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #7,705 in 2025 with 14 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1951, 3,458 American babies have been named Larisa. Its peak came in 1993, when 108 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 Larisa stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Larisa year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 14 | #7,705 |
| 2024 | 19 | #6,295 |
| 2023 | 16 | #7,112 |
| 2022 | 18 | #6,597 |
| 2021 | 15 | #7,490 |
| 2020 | 13 | #8,218 |
| 2019 | 18 | #6,583 |
| 2018 | 20 | #6,154 |
| 2017 | 19 | #6,426 |
| 2016 | 21 | #6,092 |
| 2015 | 14 | #8,251 |
| 2014 | 13 | #8,758 |
| 2013 | 27 | #5,082 |
| 2012 | 22 | #6,022 |
| 2011 | 34 | #4,312 |
| 2010 | 38 | #4,000 |
| 2009 | 35 | #4,328 |
| 2008 | 34 | #4,508 |
| 2007 | 59 | #3,017 |
| 2006 | 58 | #2,958 |
| 2005 | 54 | #2,988 |
| 2004 | 75 | #2,320 |
| 2003 | 51 | #2,979 |
| 2002 | 70 | #2,322 |
| 2001 | 47 | #3,029 |
| 2000 | 67 | #2,321 |
| 1995 | 88 | #1,678 |
| 1990 | 80 | #1,806 |
| 1985 | 63 | #1,794 |
| 1980 | 58 | #1,876 |
| 1975 | 38 | #2,217 |
| 1970 | 85 | #1,279 |
| 1965 | 17 | #3,106 |
| 1960 | 20 | #2,777 |
| 1955 | 6 | #5,532 |
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Famous people named Larisa
- Larisa Latynina Gymnast · b. 1934
- Larisa Shepitko Film director · 1938–1979
- Larisa Dolina Singer · b. 1955
- Larisa Petrik Gymnast · b. 1949
- Larisa Lazutina Skier · b. 1965
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Larisa mean?
A transliteration of the Russian female given name Лари́са (Larísa)
How popular is the name Larisa in 2025?
Larisa ranked #7,705 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 14 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Larisa?
3,458 babies have been named Larisa in the United States since 1951, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Larisa most popular?
Larisa peaked in 1993, when 108 newborns received the name.
Is Larisa a boy or girl name?
Larisa is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Larisa rising or falling?
Larisa has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Larisa?
Well-known people named Larisa include Larisa Latynina (gymnast), Larisa Shepitko (film director), Larisa Dolina (singer).