Larson
Pronunciation: [ l-AHRS-uhn ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Larson first appeared in US Social Security records in 1998.
Over 84 babies have been named Larson in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Larson is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #10,591 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #10,591
- Total SSA Count
- 10
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About the Name Larson
Larson is a girl name .
Is Larson a boy or girl name? Larson is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #10,591 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #2,468. Larson is more commonly used as a boy name.
Larson is currently ranked #10,591 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Larson include Lar, Lars, Larsy, Larsie, Lay, Laie, and Larkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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