Boy · #2,418 in 2026

Larson

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

Current Rank

#2,418

Peak Rank

#2,075 (2023)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

+14%

1998

First Year

2024

Last Year

2015

Peak Year

#10146

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Larson

The earliest SSA record of Larson as a baby boy name dates back to 1917, when 5 babies received it. 2023 was its biggest year on record, with 59 newborns named Larson — #2,344 in the national rankings. About 24% of every Larson on record arrived during the 2000s, its defining decade. As of 2026, Larson ranks #2,418 for baby boys with 58 births, gradually rising (+14%). All told, over 2K Americans have carried the name since 1880, from the 1910s to the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Larson

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

Larsen
Larsson
Laursen
Larceny
Larsa
Larcener
Laurion
Lauren
Lawson
Loren
Lauran
Loughran

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Larson

What does the name Larson mean?

Larson is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1917. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Larson in 2026?

In 2026, Larson ranks #2,418 among boys' names in the U.S., with 58 babies given the name that year.

When was Larson most popular?

Larson reached its peak popularity in 2023, ranking #2,075 that year with 59 babies given the name.

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

Larson has historically been most popular in Arizona, Wisconsin, Washington. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Larson.

Is Larson a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Larson?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Larson include Isak, Jquan, Revis. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Larson

Larson is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1917 and has accumulated 2K births in the dataset. Larson's peak popularity came in 2023 when it ranked #2,075. Use the chart and map above to compare Larson'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.