Boy · #10,716 in 2026

Larence

Name: Popularity of the name Larence in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Larence, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#10,716

Peak Rank

#1,178 (1927)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1886

First Year

2014

Last Year

1927

Peak Year

#1178

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Larence

Larence first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1886, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1927, when 37 Larences were born — ranking #1,178 that year. As of 2026, Larence ranks #10,716 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 1K Larences have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1880s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Larence

Phonetically similar names — useful when Larence is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Larence

What does the name Larence mean?

Larence is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1886. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Larence in 2026?

In 2026, Larence ranks #10,716 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Larence most popular?

Larence reached its peak popularity in 1927, ranking #1,178 that year with 37 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Larence most popular?

Larence has historically been most popular in Arkansas, South Carolina, Tennessee. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Larence.

Is Larence a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Larence is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Larence?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Larence include Albino, Teruo, Kalin. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Larence

Larence is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1886 and has accumulated 1K births in the dataset. Larence's peak popularity came in 1927 when it ranked #1,178. Use the chart and map above to compare Larence's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.