Declining since 2014, #6,803 for boys today.
Popularity of Larsen since 1956
Babies named Larsen per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 0 | 6 |
| 1960s | 0 | 10 |
| 1970s | 0 | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 | 30 |
| 1990s | 13 | 73 |
| 2000s | 71 | 170 |
| 2010s | 58 | 162 |
| 2020s | 45 | 88 |
Meaning & origin
Larsen is a patronymic surname turned given name, derived from the Scandinavian tradition of naming sons after their father. In the United States, it first appeared in records in 1956 and has seen modest use. Its peak popularity occurred in 2000, when it ranked 2000th. Since 2014, its usage has been falling. As of 2025, it ranks 6803rd, with a frequency of about 1 in 142,340 births. Though the name has not reached the top tiers, it remains a distinctive choice for parents seeking a Scandinavian-inspired name.
Larsen is a Danish and Norwegian patronymic surname meaning 'son of Lars'. Lars is a Scandinavian form of Lawrence. As a given name, it has seen limited use, especially in the United States, where it began appearing in the mid-20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lars, Larry, Sonny
Sibling names for Larsen
Names that share Larsen's style, for a brother or sister.
