A 1980s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Larin since 1956
Babies named Larin per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 0 | 5 |
| 1960s | 0 | 15 |
| 1970s | 0 | 0 |
| 1980s | 58 | 33 |
| 1990s | 5 | 5 |
| 2000s | 5 | 0 |
| 2010s | 5 | 0 |
| 2020s | 14 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Larin is a modern invented name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1980, reflecting a trend of soft-sounding names with the -in suffix. It achieved its peak rank of 11,932 in 1982 and currently holds the same rank (11,932) in 2025, with a 1 in 229,610 birth rate. The name experienced a revival during the 1980s and has been rising in popularity since 2020, indicating renewed interest. Larin does not appear in any top state rankings, suggesting it remains a rare choice. Its sound aligns with other names like Maren and Taryn, and it is almost exclusively used for girls.
Larin appears to be a modern coinage, likely formed from the popular sound of names like Lauren or Larissa, combined with the fashionable -in suffix. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1980, during the 1980s revival of soft-sounding 'L' names, and has seen a resurgence in recent years.
“Larin” around the world
Where Larin lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lari, Rin, Lala
Variants: Larinn, Laryn
Sibling names for Larin
Names that share Larin's style, for a brother or sister.
