Girl · #5,978 in 2026

Larimar

Larimar is the tradename for a rare blue variety of the silicate mineral pectolite found only in the Dominican Republic, around the city of Barahona.

Current Rank
#5,978
Peak Rank
#5,954 (2023)
Total Babies
147
5-Yr Trend
+193%
1996
First Year
2026
Last Year
2023
Peak Year
#5954
Peak Rank
147
Total Count
15
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Larimar

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Larimar is the tradename for a rare blue variety of the silicate mineral pectolite found only in the Dominican Republic, around the city of Barahona.

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Origin & history
Dominican Republic's Ministry of Mining records show that Father Miguel Domingo Fuertes Loren of the Barahona Parish requested permission on 22 November 1916 to explore and exploit the mine of a certain blue rock that he had discovered. Pectolites were not yet known in Dominican Republic, and the request was rejected. [ failed verification ] Miguel Méndez and Peace Corps volunteer Norman Rilling rediscovered Larimar in 1974 on a beach at the foot of the Bahoruco Mountain Range , the coastal province of Barahona. Natives believed that the stone came from the sea, and they called the gem Blue St

The Story of Larimar

Larimar first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1996, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2023, when 20 Larimars were born — ranking #5,954 that year. As of 2026, Larimar ranks #5,978 for baby girls with 20 births, rising sharply (+193% over the past five years). In total, more than 147 Larimars have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Where is Larimar most common?

Predicted country distribution based on naming patterns globally.

  • DO
    50%
  • Croatia
    17%
  • New Zealand
    17%
  • China
    9%
  • Austria
    9%

Source: Nationalize.io . Probabilities are global naming-pattern estimates, not strict counts.

Names that sound like Larimar

Phonetically similar names — useful when Larimar 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 Larimar

What does the name Larimar mean?
Larimar is the tradename for a rare blue variety of the silicate mineral pectolite found only in the Dominican Republic, around the city of Barahona.
How popular is Larimar in 2026?
In 2026, Larimar ranks #5,978 among girls' names in the U.S., with 20 babies given the name that year.
When was Larimar most popular?
Larimar reached its peak popularity in 2023, ranking #5,954 that year with 20 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Larimar most popular?
Larimar has historically been most popular in Puerto Rico, Florida. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Larimar.
Is Larimar a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Larimar is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Larimar?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Larimar include Maylyn, Maika, Elis. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Larimar

Larimar is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1996 and has accumulated 147 births in the dataset. Larimar's peak popularity came in 2023 when it ranked #5,954. Use the chart and map above to compare Larimar'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.