Larkin

Pronunciation: [ l-AHRK-ihn ]

Girl Name #3,533 Most Popular Hidden Gem

Ranked #3533, Larkin is an uncommon girl name with a distinctive personality.

Meaning & Origin

Larkin is a girl name, recorded for 44 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced l-AHRK-ihn.

Parents who love the name Larkin often also consider Laura, Lavinia, Lavina .

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #3,533
Total SSA Count: 44

Alternative Spellings

Lark #3541

Nicknames

Lar Lay Larie Larkie

Also a Boy Name

Larkin is also used as a boy name, ranked #2984.

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Similar Names

Laura Lavinia Lavina Lavenia Lacy Lanie Lauretta Lavonia

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Frequently Asked Questions About Larkin

Is Larkin a boy or girl name?

Larkin is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #3533. As a boy name, it is ranked #2984. Larkin is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Larkin?

Larkin is pronounced l-AHRK-ihn.

How popular is the name Larkin?

Larkin is currently ranked #3533 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Larkin?

Common nicknames for Larkin include Lar, Lay, Larie, and Larkie.

Is Larkin a common or rare name?

Larkin is an uncommon name, ranked #3533 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Larkin

Larkin is a girl name .

Is Larkin a boy or girl name? Larkin is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #3,533 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #2,984. Larkin is more commonly used as a boy name.

Larkin is currently ranked #3,533 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Larkin include Lar, Lay, Larie, and Larkie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Larkin include Lark . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.