Larkin
boy name#3379 in 2025Larkin entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #442 in 1880, ranks #3379 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
#3379
rank today
#442
peak (1880)
34
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #627 |
| 1890s | #911 |
| 1900s | #974 |
| 1910s | #1396 |
| 1920s | #1517 |
| 1930s | #1840 |
| 1940s | #1715 |
| 1950s | #1889 |
| 1960s | #2379 |
| 1970s | #3401 |
| 1980s | #3916 |
| 1990s | #4392 |
| 2000s | #4238 |
| 2010s | #3010 |
| 2020s | #2945 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Larkin has been most popular in OH, MI, TX.
Living bearers
About 1,600 people named Larkin are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Larkin alive today was born around 1972, making them about 53 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Larkin in 2025?
- Larkin ranks #3379 among US boy names in 2025, with 34 babies given the name.
- When was the name Larkin most popular?
- Larkin peaked in 1880, reaching #442 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Larkin with classmates?
- Larkin will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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