Total births
55
Unisex name · since 1970
Laroyce
Since 1970, U.S. Social Security records show 55 babies named Laroyce, peaking in 1988. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 55
- total births
- 1970–1997
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 40%
- born in that decade
55 boys have been named Laroyce since 1970, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Laroyce has been recorded 55 times among boys since 1970, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1980s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1970 to 1997.
- 55 total births
- 1970–1997 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 40% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
55 boys have been named Laroyce since 1970, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 1997.
- 55
- total births
- 1970–1997
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 40%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
40% of everyone ever named Laroyce was born in this single decade.
1988
Single peak year
9 babies were named Laroyce in 1988 - its busiest year on record.
Laroyce's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Laroyce's SSA record in two at 1982 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 1988 peak of 9, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Laroyce at a glance
Last recorded 1997Peak year
1988
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1970
Laroyce popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1970–1997
- Peak year (1988)
- 9
- Annual births at peak, across 28 years of records
Laroyce popularity over time - girls
41 total births recorded since 1957 (Laroyce as girls' name)
Laroyce by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Laroyce's strongest decade.
22 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 40% of all-time use.
Laroyce births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
17 births
- 1980s
1980s
22 births
- 1990s
1990s
16 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 22 births (40% of all-time use).
Laroyce by state
Where Laroyce concentrates geographically, total births since 1970
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Illinois | | 5 | 9.1% |
Illinois share of Laroyce's total US births 9.1%
5 of 55 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Laroyce? ▼
55 babies have been named Laroyce since 1970. It was last recorded in 1997. The peak year was 1988 with 9 births.
When was Laroyce most popular? ▼
Laroyce was most popular in the 1980s decade with 22 total births. The single peak year was 1988.
Where is Laroyce most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Laroyce are Illinois (5 births).
Is Laroyce a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Laroyce is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 55 births, and as a girl's name it has 41 births.
How long has the name Laroyce been used? ▼
Records for Laroyce go back to 1970, giving 28 years of history through 1997.
What names are similar to Laroyce? ▼
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 Laroyce's data
- Laroyce's usage has stayed within range of its 1980s decade-level peak (22 total births) through the 1990s (16) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Illinois records the most Laroyces (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Illinois 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 Laroyce
Nearby Names Like Laroyce
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Laroyce
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 Laroyce side by side: Laroyce vs Larry Laroyce vs Lars Laroyce vs Laron
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1970–1997 (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. "Laroyce: Baby Name Since 1970 - 55 Births, Peak 1988." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/laroyce. 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 Laroyce 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.