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Larken

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Pronounced LAR-kin /ˈlɑːr.kɪn/Medium

Meaning: From the English surname Larkin (a pet form of Laurence) and the bird word 'lark.' A surname/nature name that reads unisex with a lean to boys.Low

In 30 seconds: A bright surname-and-bird name: Larken evokes the lark and the surname Larkin (said 'LAR-kin'). Reads unisex, leaning boy — we note it.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningFrom the English surname Larkin (a pet form of Laurence) and the bird word 'lark.' A surname/nature name that reads unisex with a lean to boys.
U.S. rank (2024)#16560 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2016
Total births (all-time)≈ 90

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201619892024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Larken draws on the surname Larkin and the bird 'lark.' As a girl's name it reads fresh and nature-bright, though it leans unisex-to-boy, which we note — rare in the U.S. (said 'LAR-kin').

For girls it appears rarely, against unisex and boys' use. Rare, surname-style, and airy.

Did you know? Larken pairs the songbird 'lark' with the surname Larkin (a pet form of Laurence). It reads spirited and unisex, with a lean to boys, which we note (said 'LAR-kin').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Larken — surname Larkin / bird 'lark'; unisex, boy-leaning

Variations

LarkinLarkLarkyn

Nicknames

LarkKenny

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Larken mean?

Larken comes from the surname Larkin (a pet form of Laurence) and the bird word 'lark.'

How do you pronounce Larken?

It's said LAR-kin /ˈlɑːr.kɪn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Larken a boy or girl name?

Larken is used here for a girl; it reads unisex and leans to boys, which we note.

How popular is Larken?

Larken is rare for girls in the U.S.

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