Holding steady.
Popularity of Larena since 1905
Babies named Larena per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1974, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Larena's real moment was 1905.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 6 |
| 1910s | 48 |
| 1920s | 62 |
| 1930s | 63 |
| 1940s | 46 |
| 1950s | 58 |
| 1960s | 127 |
| 1970s | 153 |
| 1980s | 140 |
| 1990s | 75 |
| 2000s | 21 |
| 2010s | 11 |
| 2020s | 10 |
Meaning & origin
Larena is a rare feminine name with Latin roots, first recorded in the U.S. in 1905. It likely evolved as a variant of Lorena or a feminization of Lawrence, though its exact lineage remains uncertain. The name peaked in 1905, but even then it was not common enough to appear on national rankings, and it has remained consistently rare ever since. Its trajectory is stable, with no significant resurgence in recent decades. Despite its scarcity, Larena has a melodic, classic feel that may appeal to parents seeking an uncommon but not invented name.
Larena may be a diminutive or variant of Lorena, which itself derives from the French province of Lorraine, or a feminine elaboration of the Latin name Laurentius, meaning 'from Laurentum' (a city in ancient Italy). The name saw modest use in the early 20th century, particularly in the United States, but never achieved widespread popularity.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lare, Rena, Lena
Sibling names for Larena
Names that share Larena's style, for a brother or sister.
