Total births
123
Girls' name · since 1971
Laronica
Laronica has 123 recorded births since 1971 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1986 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 123
- total births
- 1971–1993
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 40%
- born in that decade
123 girls have been named Laronica since 1971, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Laronica recorded 123 times among girls since 1971, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1980s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1971 to 1993.
- 123 total births
- 1971–1993 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 40% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
123 girls have been named Laronica since 1971, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 1993.
- 123
- total births
- 1971–1993
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 40%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
40% of everyone ever named Laronica was born in this single decade.
1986
Single peak year
12 babies were named Laronica in 1986 - its busiest year on record.
Laronica's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Laronica's SSA record in two at 1981 and the more recent half accounts for 60% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 40%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1971, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1986 peak of 12, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Laronica at a glance
Last recorded 1993Peak year
1986
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1971
Laronica popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1971–1993
- Peak year (1986)
- 12
- Annual births at peak, across 23 years of records
Laronica by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Laronica's strongest decade.
49 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 40% of all-time use.
Laronica births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
42 births
- 1980s
1980s
49 births
- 1990s
1990s
32 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 49 births (40% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Laronica? ▼
123 babies have been named Laronica since 1971. It was last recorded in 1993. The peak year was 1986 with 12 births.
When was Laronica most popular? ▼
Laronica was most popular in the 1980s decade with 49 total births. The single peak year was 1986.
How long has the name Laronica been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Laronica since 1971 -- 23 years through the most recent 1993 data.
What names are similar to Laronica? ▼
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 Laronica's data
- Laronica's usage has stayed within range of its 1980s decade-level peak (49 total births) through the 1990s (32) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Laronica
Nearby Names Like Laronica
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Laronica
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 Laronica side by side: Laronica vs Lara Laronica vs Larissa Laronica vs Larue
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Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1971–1993 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Laronica: Baby Name Since 1971 - 123 Births, Peak 1986." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/laronica. 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 Laronica 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 July 2026.