Rising since 2009, #5,722 for girls today.
Popularity of Larimar since 1996
Babies named Larimar per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 7 |
| 2010s | 40 |
| 2020s | 77 |
Meaning & origin
Larimar entered U.S. birth records in 1996, rising slowly but persistently. Its peak popularity came in 2025, when it ranked #5,722 overall, with roughly 1 in every 76,537 girls receiving the name. The name has been on an upward trajectory since 2009, showing consistent but modest growth. Geographically, it is most concentrated in New York, reflecting perhaps the state's diverse and trend-aware naming culture. Larimar belongs to a category of gemstone-inspired names (like Ruby, Sapphire, and Jade) but distinguishes itself through its specific literary and landscape associations: the rare blue stone found only in the Dominican Republic, named after the sea. For parents seeking a name that feels both modern and natural, with a soft, liquid sound, Larimar offers a distinctive choice without straying into obscurity.
Larimar is a modern coinage taken directly from the blue pectolite gemstone discovered in the Dominican Republic in 1916 and named in 1974 by artisan Miguel Méndez, combining 'Larissa' (a girl's name of Greek origin) and 'mar' (Spanish for 'sea') to evoke the Caribbean waters where the stone is found. As a given name, it first appeared in U.S. records in 1996 and has seen gradual spreading use, particularly in New York.
Where Larimar is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lari, Rima
Sibling names for Larimar
Names that share Larimar's style, for a brother or sister.
