Larae
Larae is a girl's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Modern invented name, likely a blend of Lara (protection or citadel) and Rae (grace or female sheep).
Origin and history
Larae is an invented 20th-century American name, likely created as a blend of names like Laura or Lara with the popular suffix -rae. It gained modest usage in the United States during the mid-to-late 20th century. Today, it remains a relatively rare choice for baby girls.
Popularity in the United States
3,426 babies in the United States have been named Larae since 1880. It ranks #3028 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2008.
States where it is most popular
- UT (45.7 %)
- CA (16.3 %)
- MN (15.4 %)
- ID (7.9 %)
- ND (3.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 9 |
| 1920-1930 | 144 |
| 1930-1940 | 367 |
| 1940-1950 | 343 |
| 1950-1960 | 471 |
| 1960-1970 | 527 |
| 1970-1980 | 398 |
| 1980-1990 | 402 |
| 1990-2000 | 263 |
| 2000-2010 | 212 |
| 2010-2019 | 197 |
| 2020-2029 | 93 |
Fun facts
- Larae emerged in the United States during the mid-20th century alongside other popular '-rae' ending names.
- It functions phonetically as a combination of the classic roots Lara and Rae.