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How Many People Are Named Larry?
Estimated people named Larry living in the U.S. today
526,372
Gender distribution
100% male · 0% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 810,934
- Peak year: 1947 (35,026 births)
- Estimated living today: 526,372
Larry by age group — who carries the name today?
Larry popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Larry
Larry has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 810,934 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 526,372 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 649 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Larrys you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Larry in the US?
An estimated 526,372 people named Larry are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Larry common — about 1 in 649 Americans.
Is Larry a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Larry is 100% male and 0% female, so it is predominantly a male name.
When was Larry most popular?
Larry peaked in 1947, when 35,026 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Larry?
Larry ranks #80 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 33 out of 100 (higher means rarer).