Declining since 2017, #13,208 for girls today.
Popularity of Larose since 1922
Babies named Larose per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2017, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Larose's real moment was 1927.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 43 |
| 1930s | 28 |
| 1940s | 38 |
| 1950s | 37 |
| 1960s | 30 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 16 |
| 2010s | 63 |
| 2020s | 51 |
Meaning & origin
Larose is a rare and poetic French surname-turned-first name that evokes the elegance of a rose. It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1922, but its popularity peaked early in 1927, a year when it saw its highest usage. Since then, the name has never been widespread, and its trajectory has been falling since 2017, with fewer than five births per year in recent decades. Its rarity is underscored by a 1-in-267,878 probability of a baby girl receiving the name in 2025. While Larose has no recorded ties to any specific U.S. state, its French roots and floral imagery give it a timeless, romantic quality. For parents seeking an uncommon name with a clear botanical meaning and a gentle, melodic sound, Larose offers a distinctive choice that stands apart from more familiar rose-inspired names like Rosa or Rosemary.
Larose is a French surname derived from the phrase 'la rose', meaning 'the rose'. It originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near a prominent rose bush or as a metonymic occupational name for a rose cultivator or seller. As a given name, it was likely adopted from the surname in the early 20th century, reflecting a period when French surnames were fashionable as first names in English-speaking countries.
Sibling names for Larose
Names that share Larose's style, for a brother or sister.
