Holding steady.
Popularity of Laryn since 1976
Babies named Laryn per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 7 |
| 1980s | 67 |
| 1990s | 114 |
| 2000s | 133 |
| 2010s | 82 |
| 2020s | 7 |
Meaning & origin
Laryn is a modern feminine name that first entered U.S. birth records in 1976. It reached its peak usage in 1999, but has never been common enough to rank in the national top 1000. The name follows the pattern of other -yn endings popular in the late 20th century, such as Jocelyn and Kaitlyn. Its trajectory has been stable, with small but consistent use primarily in the 1990s and early 2000s. While no top states are recorded, Laryn has the feel of a name that parents created or adapted from familiar sounds, rather than one tied to a specific tradition or meaning.
Laryn appears to be a modern coinage, likely formed by blending or respelling the name Loren (a short form of Laurence) with the popular -yn suffix found in names like Jocelyn or Madelyn. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1976 and saw its highest usage in 1999, never reaching high rank. The name is almost exclusively given to girls.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lary, Lyn
Variants: Larynne, Larin, Larinn
Sibling names for Laryn
Names that share Laryn's style, for a brother or sister.
