Total births
1,096
Boys' name · since 1886
Larence
Since 1886, U.S. Social Security records show 1,096 babies named Larence, peaking in 1927. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 1,096
- total births
- 1886–2014
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 25%
- born in that decade
1,096 boys have been named Larence since 1886, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Larence has 1,096 recorded births among boys since 1886, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, though it falls outside today's most-used boys names, busiest in the 1920s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1886 to 2014.
- 1,096 total births
- 1886–2014 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 25% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
1,096 boys have been named Larence since 1886, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 2014.
- 1,096
- total births
- 1886–2014
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 25%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
25% of everyone ever named Larence was born in this single decade.
1927
Single peak year
37 babies were named Larence in 1927 - its busiest year on record.
Larence's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Larence splits its recorded history at 1946: 33% of all births land in the more recent half, 67% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 1886 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1927 peak of 37 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Larence at a glance
Last recorded 2014Peak year
1927
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1886
Larence popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1886–2014
- Peak year (1927)
- 37
- Annual births at peak, across 129 years of records
Larence by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Larence's strongest decade.
276 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 25% of all-time use.
Larence births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 5
1880s
5 births
- 1900s 6
1900s
6 births
- 1910s
1910s
155 births
- 1920s
1920s
276 births
- 1930s
1930s
208 births
- 1940s
1940s
158 births
- 1950s
1950s
138 births
- 1960s 58
1960s
58 births
- 1970s 29
1970s
29 births
- 1980s 47
1980s
47 births
- 1990s 10
1990s
10 births
- 2010s 6
2010s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 276 births (25% of all-time use).
How Larence compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Larence's total volume
Larence vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Larence by state
Where Larence concentrates geographically, total births since 1886
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Tennessee | | 17 | 1.6% |
| #2 | Arkansas | | 11 | 1.0% |
| #3 | North Carolina | | 10 | 0.9% |
| #4 | Alabama | | 6 | 0.5% |
| #5 | Texas | | 6 | 0.5% |
| #6 | South Carolina | | 5 | 0.5% |
Tennessee share of Larence's total US births 1.6%
Even split
17 of 1,096 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 6 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Larence? ▼
1,096 babies have been named Larence since 1886. It was last recorded in 2014. The peak year was 1927 with 37 births.
When was Larence most popular? ▼
Larence was most popular in the 1920s decade with 276 total births. The single peak year was 1927.
Where is Larence most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Larence are Tennessee (17 births), Arkansas (11 births), North Carolina (10 births).
How long has the name Larence been used? ▼
Records for Larence go back to 1886, giving 129 years of history through 2014.
What names are similar to Larence? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Larry, Lars, Laron, Larkin, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Larence's data
- Larence's decade-level peak was the 1920s (276 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Tennessee records the most Larences (17 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Tennessee names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Larence
Nearby Names Like Larence
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Larence
Larry Boy
#1068 807,588 births
Lars Boy
#2173 7,035 births
Laron Boy
#4591 5,193 births
Larkin Boy
#2917 2,521 births
Larson Boy
#2451 1,677 births
Compare Larence side by side: Larence vs Larry Larence vs Lars Larence vs Laron
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1886–2014 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Larence: Baby Name Since 1886 - 1,096 Births, Peak 1927." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/larence. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Larence draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.