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Larry originated from the Latin name Laurentius, meaning 'crowned with laurel'. Over time, it evolved through various languages, including Italian and French, before becoming popular in English. The name is often associated with traits of victory and honor, although it does not have biblical significance. It gained popularity in the early 20th century and is now seen as friendly and approachable, with notable bearers in various fields.

The name Larry is most popular in West Virginia, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Baby Boomers generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Larry has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, falling for male in South, stalled for female in South, too falling for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, falling for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Larry' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 246th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 18th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 18th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 51st out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 125th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 329th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 705th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 4121st out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1230th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1107th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1732nd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 4911th out of 27321 names. Discover how the name 'Larry' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.