Total births
2,521
Unisex name · since 1880
Larkin
Larkin has 2,521 recorded births since 1880 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2019 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #2917
- among boys today
- 2,521
- born since 1880
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 80%
- more common than other boys
2,521 babies have been named Larkin since 1880, making it today's #2917 unisex name.
Larkin has 2,521 recorded births among boys since 1880, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #2917 as of the latest data, more common than 80% of boys, busiest in the 2010s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1880 to 2025.
- #2917 among boys today
- 2,521 born since 1880
- 2010s peak decade
- 80% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Larkin is currently the #2917 unisex name in America, more common than 80% of boys - 2,521 born since 1880, peaking in the 2010s.
- #2917
- among boys today
- 2,521
- born since 1880
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 80%
- more common than other boys
Larkin vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#2917
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 80% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
17% of everyone ever named Larkin was born in this single decade.
2019
Single peak year
64 babies were named Larkin in 2019 - its busiest year on record.
How Larkin compares
2,521 Top 19% higher than 81% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Larkin's all-time total is 7x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Larkin | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 2,521 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 64 | 23 | 22,252 |
Larkin's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Larkin splits its recorded history at 1956: 57% of all births land in the more recent half, 43% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1890 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2019 peak of 64 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Larkin at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2019
Current rank
#2,917
Active since
1880
Larkin popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1880–2025
- Peak year (2019)
- 64
- Annual births at peak, across 146 years of records
Larkin popularity over time - girls
2,019 total births recorded since 1959 (Larkin as girls' name)
Larkin by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Larkin's strongest decade.
425 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 17% of all-time use.
Larkin births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 92
1880s
92 births
- 1890s 46
1890s
46 births
- 1900s 49
1900s
49 births
- 1910s
1910s
190 births
- 1920s
1920s
259 births
- 1930s 157
1930s
157 births
- 1940s
1940s
180 births
- 1950s
1950s
176 births
- 1960s 129
1960s
129 births
- 1970s 99
1970s
99 births
- 1980s 109
1980s
109 births
- 1990s 139
1990s
139 births
- 2000s
2000s
219 births
- 2010s
2010s
425 births
- 2020s
2020s
252 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 425 births (17% of all-time use).
How Larkin 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 Larkin's total volume
Larkin vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Larkin by state
Where Larkin concentrates geographically, total births since 1880
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Ohio | | 62 | 2.5% |
| #2 | Texas | | 45 | 1.8% |
| #3 | Michigan | | 30 | 1.2% |
| #4 | Mississippi | | 11 | 0.4% |
| #5 | Tennessee | | 11 | 0.4% |
| #6 | Georgia | | 10 | 0.4% |
| #7 | Indiana | | 10 | 0.4% |
| #8 | Kentucky | | 10 | 0.4% |
Ohio share of Larkin's total US births 2.5%
Even split
62 of 2,521 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 12 reporting states.
Larkin appears in 12 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Larkin? ▼
Since 1880, Social Security records show 2,521 babies named Larkin. Today it holds rank #2917 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2019, with 64 births.
When was Larkin most popular? ▼
Larkin was most popular in the 2010s decade with 425 total births. The single peak year was 2019.
Where is Larkin most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Larkin are Ohio (62 births), Texas (45 births), Michigan (30 births).
Is Larkin a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Larkin is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 2,521 births, and as a girl's name it has 2,019 births.
How long has the name Larkin been used? ▼
Larkin has been recorded in Social Security data since 1880, spanning 146 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Larkin? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Larry, Lars, Laron, Larson, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Larkin's data
- Larkin's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (425 total births) through the 2020s (252) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Ohio records the most Larkins (62 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Ohio 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 Larkin
Nearby Names Like Larkin
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Larkin
Larry Boy
#1068 807,588 births
Lars Boy
#2173 7,035 births
Laron Boy
#4591 5,193 births
Larson Boy
#2451 1,677 births
Lary Boy
1,577 births
Compare Larkin side by side: Larkin vs Larry Larkin vs Lars Larkin vs Laron
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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, 1880–2025 (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. "Larkin: #2917 Unisex Name - 2,521 Births, Peak 2019." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/larkin. 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 Larkin 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.