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Larkin

♂ Boy

Pronounced LAHR-kihn /ˈlɑɹ.kɪn/Medium

Meaning: Origin uncertainMedium

In 30 seconds: Larkin is a medieval English name whose original meaning is uncertain. It grew up as a pet form tied to the Laurence family.
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Origin MediumMedieval English
MeaningOrigin uncertain
U.S. rank (2025)#3415 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births34 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2019
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,520

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201918802025

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

Larkin comes from medieval England, though its precise meaning is uncertain and should not be overstated. It is linked to the Laurence group, whose Latin root Laurentius appears among its variations. Cognate forms across Europe include the Catalan Llorenç and the Croatian Lovro.

The name carries an old, surname-like feel that suits its medieval roots. Its variations, from Laurentius to Lovrenco, trace the Laurence name through several languages.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Larkin is 'origin uncertain', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Larkin — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

LaurentiusLlorençLovreLovrencoLovro

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Larkin Grimm (1981-)
    American singer-songwriter and musician
  • ★Larkin Goldsmith Mead (1835-1910)
    American neoclassical sculptor

If you like Larkin…

Morris— lands in the same popularity range
Bennet— lands in the same popularity range
Mace— a fellow Medieval English choice
Spencer— a fellow Medieval English choice
Linkin— a similarly popular pick

Frequently Asked

What does the name Larkin mean?

Larkin is usually explained as meaning 'origin uncertain' and is most often linked with Medieval English tradition.

How do you pronounce Larkin?

It's commonly said LAHR-kihn /ˈlɑɹ.kɪn/.

Is Larkin a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Larkin is used as a boy name.

How popular is Larkin?

In 2024, Larkin ranked #2973 in the U.S. for boys, with 42 births recorded.

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