MallowbyNames

Larri

LAR-ee · of uncertain origin; possibly a variant of Larry or a diminutive of names starting with Lar-

Peak popularity
1970
Usually for
Boys
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Larri since 1947

Babies named Larri per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1963, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Larri's real moment was 1970.

48121960198020002020Most births 1963GirlsBoys
GirlsBoys
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirlsBoys
1940s60
1950s800
1960s637
1970s490
1980s50
1990s017
2000s029
2010s09
2020s00

Meaning & origin

Larri is a rare name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1947, but it saw its highest usage in 1970, which was its peak year. Since then, it has remained stable at a very low level, with no births recorded in 2025. The name has never appeared in the top 1000, and with a 1-in-N ratio effectively infinite due to its scarcity, it is an extremely uncommon choice. Larri is a modern English variant of Larry, often used as a diminutive for Lawrence, and has been consistently given to boys.

Larri is a modern English name that likely arose as a variant spelling of Larry, itself a diminutive of Lawrence. Lawrence derives from the Latin Laurentius, meaning 'from Laurentum' (a city in ancient Italy). The spelling with an 'i' appears to be a 20th-century innovation, possibly influenced by the popularity of similar names. It has seen sporadic but consistent use since the 1970s.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Lar

Variants: Larry, Lari

Sibling names for Larri

Names that share Larri's style, for a brother or sister.

Sisters: Carrie, Tara, Molly, Darla, Nora

Brothers: Gary, Barry, Jerry, Terry, Perry

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Larri mean?
The meaning of Larri is uncertain, but it is likely a modern variant of Larry, which itself is a short form of Lawrence, meaning 'from Laurentum'.
How popular is the name Larri?
Larri has never ranked in the U.S. top 1000 names. Its most frequent year was 1970, but it remains rare, with no recorded births in recent years according to Social Security data.
Is Larri a boy's or girl's name?
Larri is primarily used for boys, though it can be considered unisex.