Larson
Originally from a Middle English pet form of Lawrence + -son.
Every Larson since 1917 — 1,771 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Larson
Larson is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,628 in 2025 with 50 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1917, 1,771 American babies have been named Larson — about 95% boys and 5% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2024, when 66 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Larson stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Larson 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 | 10 | #9,813 | 50 | #2,628 |
| 2024 | 10 | #9,952 | 56 | #2,461 |
| 2023 | 5 | #16,539 | 59 | #2,353 |
| 2022 | — | — | 56 | #2,483 |
| 2021 | 5 | #16,633 | 48 | #2,679 |
| 2020 | 5 | #16,478 | 56 | #2,384 |
| 2019 | — | — | 48 | #2,677 |
| 2018 | — | — | 44 | #2,774 |
| 2017 | 5 | #17,305 | 55 | #2,373 |
| 2016 | 7 | #13,710 | 47 | #2,647 |
| 2015 | 10 | #10,547 | 37 | #3,125 |
| 2014 | 5 | #18,042 | 38 | #3,018 |
| 2013 | 5 | #18,104 | 23 | #4,262 |
| 2012 | — | — | 35 | #3,213 |
| 2011 | — | — | 51 | #2,463 |
| 2010 | — | — | 39 | #2,987 |
| 2009 | — | — | 48 | #2,610 |
| 2008 | — | — | 45 | #2,741 |
| 2007 | 6 | #16,666 | 41 | #2,900 |
| 2006 | — | — | 53 | #2,369 |
| 2005 | — | — | 34 | #3,061 |
| 2004 | — | — | 57 | #2,090 |
| 2003 | — | — | 46 | #2,336 |
| 2002 | 9 | #10,710 | 32 | #2,920 |
| 2001 | — | — | 31 | #2,968 |
| 2000 | 7 | #12,552 | 38 | #2,510 |
| 1995 | — | — | 26 | #2,814 |
| 1990 | — | — | 19 | #3,253 |
| 1985 | — | — | 9 | #4,543 |
| 1980 | — | — | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — | 6 | #5,164 |
| 1970 | — | — | 5 | #5,130 |
| 1965 | — | — | 5 | #4,222 |
| 1960 | — | — | 5 | #4,359 |
| 1955 | — | — | 6 | #3,718 |
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| 1940 | — | — | 6 | #3,308 |
| 1935 | — | — | 7 | #3,124 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Larson mean?
Originally from a Middle English pet form of Lawrence + -son.
How popular is the name Larson in 2025?
Larson ranked #2,628 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 50 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Larson?
1,771 babies have been named Larson in the United States since 1917, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Larson most popular?
Larson peaked in 2024, when 66 newborns received the name.
Is Larson a boy or girl name?
Larson is used for both: about 5% of babies named Larson have been girls and 95% boys.
Is the name Larson rising or falling?
Larson is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.