Total births
347
Girls' name · since 1955
Larenda
347 babies named Larenda in U.S. Social Security records since 1955, with the highest year being 1985. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 347
- total births
- 1955–1993
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 31%
- born in that decade
347 girls have been named Larenda since 1955, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Larenda has been recorded 347 times among girls since 1955, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1970s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1955 to 1993.
- 347 total births
- 1955–1993 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 31% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
347 girls have been named Larenda since 1955, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1993.
- 347
- total births
- 1955–1993
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 31%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
31% of everyone ever named Larenda was born in this single decade.
1985
Single peak year
16 babies were named Larenda in 1985 - its busiest year on record.
Larenda's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Larenda's SSA record in two at 1973 and the more recent half accounts for 50% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 50%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1958, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1985 peak of 16, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Larenda at a glance
Last recorded 1993Peak year
1985
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1955
Larenda popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1955–1993
- Peak year (1985)
- 16
- Annual births at peak, across 39 years of records
Larenda by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Larenda's strongest decade.
108 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 31% of all-time use.
Larenda births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 37
1950s
37 births
- 1960s
1960s
101 births
- 1970s
1970s
108 births
- 1980s
1980s
81 births
- 1990s 20
1990s
20 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 108 births (31% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Larenda? ▼
Since 1955, Social Security records show 347 babies named Larenda. The most recent recorded year was 1993. Its busiest year on record was 1985, with 16 births.
When was Larenda most popular? ▼
Larenda was most popular in the 1970s decade with 108 total births. The single peak year was 1985.
How long has the name Larenda been used? ▼
Records for Larenda go back to 1955, giving 39 years of history through 1993.
What names are similar to Larenda? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Lara, Larissa, Larue, Larry, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Larenda's data
- Larenda's decade-level peak was the 1970s (108 total births); usage has since declined to 20 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- 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 Larenda
Nearby Names Like Larenda
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Larenda
Lara Girl
#741 30,168 births
Larissa Girl
#1611 23,498 births
Larue Girl
#10306 3,980 births
Larry Girl
3,560 births
Laraine Girl
#13570 3,478 births
Compare Larenda side by side: Larenda vs Lara Larenda vs Larissa Larenda vs Larue
Related Names
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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, 1955–1993 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Larenda: Baby Name Since 1955 - 347 Births, Peak 1985." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/larenda. 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 Larenda 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.