Larsen
Every Larsen since 1956 — 726 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Larsen
Larsen is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #7,036 in 2025 with 12 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1956, 726 American babies have been named Larsen — about 74% boys and 26% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2008, when 37 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Larsen stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Larsen year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 12 | #7,036 |
| 2024 | 5 | #16,621 | 14 | #6,350 |
| 2023 | 12 | #8,762 | 18 | #5,379 |
| 2022 | 11 | #9,382 | 18 | #5,338 |
| 2021 | 5 | #16,632 | 18 | #5,254 |
| 2020 | 12 | #8,713 | 8 | #9,212 |
| 2019 | 8 | #11,948 | 8 | #9,390 |
| 2018 | 8 | #12,024 | 17 | #5,444 |
| 2017 | 11 | #9,660 | 18 | #5,218 |
| 2016 | — | — | 12 | #6,969 |
| 2015 | 6 | #15,569 | 21 | #4,639 |
| 2014 | 7 | #13,924 | 22 | #4,473 |
| 2013 | 5 | #18,103 | 17 | #5,302 |
| 2012 | — | — | 14 | #6,193 |
| 2011 | 5 | #18,356 | 20 | #4,762 |
| 2010 | 8 | #12,946 | 13 | #6,577 |
| 2009 | 6 | #16,349 | 19 | #5,037 |
| 2008 | 13 | #9,285 | 24 | #4,211 |
| 2007 | 5 | #19,239 | 14 | #6,134 |
| 2006 | 9 | #11,996 | 12 | #6,724 |
| 2005 | 8 | #12,484 | 15 | #5,460 |
| 2004 | 8 | #12,264 | 20 | #4,358 |
| 2003 | — | — | 13 | #5,747 |
| 2002 | 8 | #11,710 | 18 | #4,419 |
| 2001 | 5 | #16,793 | 10 | #6,751 |
| 2000 | 9 | #10,372 | 25 | #3,382 |
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| 1990 | — | — | 9 | #5,631 |
| 1985 | — | — | 5 | #7,131 |
| 1980 | — | — | 7 | #5,271 |
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Famous people named Larsen
- Larsen Touré Soccer player · b. 1984
- Larsen Jensen Swimmer · b. 1985
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Larsen in 2025?
Larsen ranked #7,036 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 12 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Larsen?
726 babies have been named Larsen in the United States since 1956, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Larsen most popular?
Larsen peaked in 2008, when 37 newborns received the name.
Is Larsen a boy or girl name?
Larsen is used for both: about 26% of babies named Larsen have been girls and 74% boys.
Is the name Larsen rising or falling?
Larsen is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Larsen?
Well-known people named Larsen include Larsen Touré (soccer player), Larsen Jensen (swimmer).