Total births
171
Boys' name · since 1983
Larz
Since 1983, U.S. Social Security records show 171 babies named Larz, peaking in 1994. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 171
- total births
- 1983–2010
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 52%
- born in that decade
Larz is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 171 have been recorded since 1983.
Social Security Administration records show Larz recorded 171 times among boys since 1983, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1983 to 2010.
- 171 total births
- 1983–2010 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 52% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
171 boys have been named Larz since 1983, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2010.
- 171
- total births
- 1983–2010
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 52%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
52% of everyone ever named Larz was born in this single decade.
1994
Single peak year
17 babies were named Larz in 1994 - its busiest year on record.
Larz's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Larz's full recorded timeline at 1998, 50% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 50% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1990, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1994 peak of 17 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Larz at a glance
Last recorded 2010Peak year
1994
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1983
Larz popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1983–2010
- Peak year (1994)
- 17
- Annual births at peak, across 28 years of records
Larz by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Larz's strongest decade.
89 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 52% of all-time use.
Larz births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 12
1980s
12 births
- 1990s
1990s
89 births
- 2000s
2000s
64 births
- 2010s 6
2010s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 89 births (52% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Larz? ▼
Larz has been given to 171 babies in the U.S. since 1983, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2010. 17 babies were born in 1994, its single highest year.
When was Larz most popular? ▼
Larz was most popular in the 1990s decade with 89 total births. The single peak year was 1994.
How long has the name Larz been used? ▼
Records for Larz go back to 1983, giving 28 years of history through 2010.
What names are similar to Larz? ▼
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 Larz's data
- Larz's decade-level peak was the 1990s (89 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- 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 Larz
Nearby Names Like Larz
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Larz
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 Larz side by side: Larz vs Larry Larz vs Lars Larz 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, 1983–2010 (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. "Larz: Baby Name Since 1983 - 171 Births, Peak 1994." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/larz. 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 Larz 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.