Name meaning & stats
Larry
Larry (English origin). 734,660 US babies since 1940, peak 1947. Notable Larrys are 1.9× over-represented as American football players.
What it means
No agreed meaning on record
English
A short form of Laurence.
In US birth records
Peak year: 1947
734,660 US babies were named Larry between 1940 and 2025. Larry is often a nickname, so many people called Larry are registered under a longer name.
Where Larrys end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| NFL-style footballer | 1.9× | High · 172 people |
| Politician | 1.5× | High · 165 people |
| Basketball player | 1.2× | High · 89 people |
| Baseball player | 1.6× | High · 69 people |
Among notable men who are American football players, Larrys show up 1.9× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people born 1940–2005 in the US, UK, Canada and Australia (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
One more thing…
Larry has a surprise career: 1.5×
Spelling family
Larry is the main spelling
- Larry 99%
- Lary <1%
- Larrie <1%
- Laroy <1%
- Laray <1%
Names that sound the same, grouped by Heyotag. Share of US babies since 1940.
Name twins (peaked around 1947)