Declining since 2017, #6,325 for girls today.
Popularity of Larkyn since 1996
Babies named Larkyn per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2006, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Larkyn's real moment was 2018.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 6 |
| 2000s | 113 |
| 2010s | 213 |
| 2020s | 110 |
Meaning & origin
Larkyn is a modern invented name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1996, a time when word names and creative spellings were gaining traction. It reached its peak popularity in 2018, ranked 6325th in 2025, though its trajectory has been falling since 2017. The name is most strongly associated with Ohio, which stands as its top state. With only 1 in 89293 girls receiving the name in its latest recorded year, Larkyn remains an uncommon choice, appealing to parents drawn to nature-inspired names with a soft, feminine finish. Its similarity to the more traditional Larken or Larkin gives it a familiar yet distinctive feel.
Larkyn is a modern creation, first recorded in the United States in 1996. It appears to be a feminine variant of Lark, a word name referencing the songbirds of the family Alaudidae. The -yn suffix is a fashionable addition, mimicking the style of names like Jocelyn or Kaitlyn. The name has never been widespread, remaining a rare choice.
Where Larkyn is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lark, Larky
Sibling names for Larkyn
Names that share Larkyn's style, for a brother or sister.
