Total births
1,258
Girls' name · since 1915
Larraine
1,258 babies named Larraine in U.S. Social Security records since 1915, with the highest year being 1947. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 1,258
- total births
- 1915–1989
- years on record
- 1940s
- peak decade
- 32%
- born in that decade
Larraine is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 1,258 have been recorded since 1915.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Larraine has been recorded 1,258 times among girls since 1915, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1940s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1915 to 1989.
- 1,258 total births
- 1915–1989 years on record
- 1940s peak decade
- 32% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
1,258 girls have been named Larraine since 1915, peaking in the 1940s, last recorded in 1989.
- 1,258
- total births
- 1915–1989
- years on record
- 1940s
- peak decade
- 32%
- born in that decade
1940s
Peak decade
32% of everyone ever named Larraine was born in this single decade.
1947
Single peak year
66 babies were named Larraine in 1947 - its busiest year on record.
Larraine's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Larraine's SSA record in two at 1950 and the more recent half accounts for 42% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 58%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1971, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1947 peak of 66, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Larraine at a glance
Last recorded 1989Peak year
1947
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1915
Larraine popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1915–1989
- Peak year (1947)
- 66
- Annual births at peak, across 75 years of records
Larraine by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1940s was Larraine's strongest decade.
398 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 32% of all-time use.
Larraine births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 25
1910s
25 births
- 1920s
1920s
172 births
- 1930s 134
1930s
134 births
- 1940s
1940s
398 births
- 1950s
1950s
301 births
- 1960s 145
1960s
145 births
- 1970s 56
1970s
56 births
- 1980s 27
1980s
27 births
What this shows Peak: 1940s at 398 births (32% of all-time use).
How Larraine compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Larraine's total volume
Larraine vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Larraine by state
Where Larraine concentrates geographically, total births since 1915
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 112 | 8.9% |
| #2 | Pennsylvania | | 39 | 3.1% |
| #3 | California | | 31 | 2.5% |
| #4 | Ohio | | 17 | 1.4% |
| #5 | Michigan | | 6 | 0.5% |
| #6 | Minnesota | | 5 | 0.4% |
New York share of Larraine's total US births 8.9%
Even split
112 of 1,258 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 6 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Larraine? ▼
Since 1915, Social Security records show 1,258 babies named Larraine. The most recent recorded year was 1989. Its busiest year on record was 1947, with 66 births.
When was Larraine most popular? ▼
Larraine was most popular in the 1940s decade with 398 total births. The single peak year was 1947.
Where is Larraine most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Larraine are New York (112 births), Pennsylvania (39 births), California (31 births).
How long has the name Larraine been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Larraine since 1915 -- 75 years through the most recent 1989 data.
What names are similar to Larraine? ▼
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 Larraine's data
- Larraine's decade-level peak was the 1940s (398 total births); usage has since declined to 27 in the 1980s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Larraines (112 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York 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 Larraine
Nearby Names Like Larraine
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Larraine
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Larissa Girl
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Larue Girl
#10306 3,980 births
Larry Girl
3,560 births
Laraine Girl
#13570 3,478 births
Compare Larraine side by side: Larraine vs Lara Larraine vs Larissa Larraine vs Larue
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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, 1915–1989 (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. "Larraine: Baby Name Since 1915 - 1,258 Births, Peak 1947." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/larraine. 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 Larraine 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.