Larry
Pronunciation: [ l-EHR-ee ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Larry first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 2,452 babies have been named Larry in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Larry is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #14,833 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #14,833
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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About the Name Larry
Larry is a girl name .
Is Larry a boy or girl name? Larry is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #14,833 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #1,070. Larry is more commonly used as a boy name.
Larry is currently ranked #14,833 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Larry include Lar, Lay, Laie, and Larkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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