Total births
1,677
Unisex name · since 1917
Larson
Larson has 1,677 recorded births since 1917 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2023 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #2451
- among boys today
- 1,677
- born since 1917
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 83%
- more common than other boys
Larson currently ranks #2451 among unisex names in America, with 1,677 babies recorded since 1917.
Larson has 1,677 recorded births among boys since 1917, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #2451 as of the latest data, more common than 83% of boys, busiest in the 2000s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1917 to 2025.
- #2451 among boys today
- 1,677 born since 1917
- 2000s peak decade
- 83% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Larson is currently the #2451 unisex name in America, more common than 83% of boys - 1,677 born since 1917, peaking in the 2000s.
- #2451
- among boys today
- 1,677
- born since 1917
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 83%
- more common than other boys
Larson vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#2451
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 83% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
25% of everyone ever named Larson was born in this single decade.
2023
Single peak year
59 babies were named Larson in 2023 - its busiest year on record.
How Larson compares
1,677 Top 23% higher than 77% 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
Larson's all-time total is 5x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Larson | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,677 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 59 | 23 | 22,252 |
Larson's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Larson splits its recorded history at 1988: 84% of all births land in the more recent half, 16% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1917 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2023 peak of 59 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Larson at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2023
Current rank
#2,451
Active since
1917
Larson popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1917–2025
- Peak year (2023)
- 59
- Annual births at peak, across 109 years of records
Larson popularity over time - girls
94 total births recorded since 1998 (Larson as girls' name)
Larson by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Larson's strongest decade.
425 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 25% of all-time use.
Larson births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 5
1910s
5 births
- 1920s 10
1920s
10 births
- 1930s 22
1930s
22 births
- 1940s 37
1940s
37 births
- 1950s 16
1950s
16 births
- 1960s 59
1960s
59 births
- 1970s 45
1970s
45 births
- 1980s 96
1980s
96 births
- 1990s
1990s
220 births
- 2000s
2000s
425 births
- 2010s
2010s
417 births
- 2020s
2020s
325 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 425 births (25% of all-time use).
How Larson 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 Larson's total volume
Larson vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Larson by state
Where Larson concentrates geographically, total births since 1917
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 37 | 2.2% |
| #2 | Pennsylvania | | 31 | 1.8% |
| #3 | California | | 22 | 1.3% |
| #4 | North Carolina | | 12 | 0.7% |
| #5 | Arizona | | 8 | 0.5% |
| #6 | Georgia | | 6 | 0.4% |
| #7 | Washington | | 6 | 0.4% |
| #8 | Florida | | 5 | 0.3% |
Texas share of Larson's total US births 2.2%
Even split
37 of 1,677 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 11 reporting states.
Larson appears in 11 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Larson? ▼
1,677 babies have been named Larson since 1917. It currently ranks #2451 among boys. The peak year was 2023 with 59 births.
When was Larson most popular? ▼
Larson was most popular in the 2000s decade with 425 total births. The single peak year was 2023.
Where is Larson most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Larson are Texas (37 births), Pennsylvania (31 births), California (22 births).
Is Larson a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Larson is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 1,677 births, and as a girl's name it has 94 births.
How long has the name Larson been used? ▼
Larson has been recorded in Social Security data since 1917, spanning 109 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Larson? ▼
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 Larson's data
- Larson's usage has stayed within range of its 2000s decade-level peak (425 total births) through the 2020s (325) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Larsons (37 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Larson
Nearby Names Like Larson
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Larson
Larry Boy
#1068 807,588 births
Lars Boy
#2173 7,035 births
Laron Boy
#4591 5,193 births
Larkin Boy
#2917 2,521 births
Lary Boy
1,577 births
Compare Larson side by side: Larson vs Larry Larson vs Lars Larson 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, 1917–2025 (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. "Larson: #2451 Unisex Name - 1,677 Births, Peak 2023." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/larson. 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 Larson 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.