Holding steady.
Popularity of Larnell since 1918
Babies named Larnell per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 6 |
| 1920s | 19 |
| 1930s | 21 |
| 1940s | 72 |
| 1950s | 145 |
| 1960s | 120 |
| 1970s | 144 |
| 1980s | 142 |
| 1990s | 111 |
| 2000s | 72 |
| 2010s | 30 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Larnell is a rare American given name first recorded in 1918. It has never entered the top 1000 national rankings, reflecting its status as an uncommon choice. The name saw its peak usage in 1990, when it was given to a small number of boys. Its trajectory has remained stable over the decades, with no recent surge or decline in use. The name is unattached to any specific region or ethnic group, and its origins are uncertain, possibly a modern invented combination of popular sounds.
Larnell is a modern American invented name, first recorded in 1918. It likely combines the popular suffix '-ell' with the initial syllable 'Lar-', possibly influenced by surnames like Larned or Larnell, or other names like Darnell. It never ranked among the top 1000 names nationally and saw its peak usage in 1990, though it has always been rare.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lar, Nell
Sibling names for Larnell
Names that share Larnell's style, for a brother or sister.
