Declining since 1991, #6,143 for boys today.
Popularity of Laron since 1915
Babies named Laron per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1990, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Laron's real moment was 1976.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 6 |
| 1920s | 11 |
| 1930s | 30 |
| 1940s | 78 |
| 1950s | 139 |
| 1960s | 289 |
| 1970s | 940 |
| 1980s | 1,039 |
| 1990s | 1,031 |
| 2000s | 904 |
| 2010s | 588 |
| 2020s | 138 |
Meaning & origin
Laron is a modern invented name that emerged in the United States in the early 20th century, first recorded in 1915. It saw its peak popularity in 1976, a time when many La- prefixed names were fashionable. Since 1991, its usage has been steadily declining. In 2025, Laron ranked 6,143, with approximately 1 in 122,005 boys receiving the name. The name remains rare, with no strong regional ties as it does not appear in any state's top rankings. Laron is a distinctively American creation, likely inspired by similar-sounding names like Daron or the biblical Aaron.
Laron is a modern American coinage, likely formed by combining the popular prefix La- with the name Ron or Aaron. It emerged in the early 20th century and saw peak usage in the 1970s. The name has no traditional etymological roots.
Where Laron is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ron, Larry
Sibling names for Laron
Names that share Laron's style, for a brother or sister.
