Larenzo
Larenzo is a boy's name of Italian origin.
Meaning
From Laurentum or crowned with laurel.
Origin and history
Larenzo is a modern variant of Lorenzo, which derives from the Roman name Laurentius, meaning 'from Laurentum' or 'laurel-crowned'. In the United States, it is a relatively rare male given name that offers a distinct twist on a traditional Italian and Spanish favorite.
Popularity in the United States
1,151 babies in the United States have been named Larenzo since 1880. It ranks #3543 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1816.
States where it is most popular
- CA (47.6 %)
- FL (28.6 %)
- MO (23.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 6 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 5 |
| 1960-1970 | 29 |
| 1970-1980 | 104 |
| 1980-1990 | 172 |
| 1990-2000 | 262 |
| 2000-2010 | 223 |
| 2010-2019 | 239 |
| 2020-2029 | 111 |
Nicknames
Renzo, Zo, Larry
Fun facts
- Larenzo developed as a phonetic variant of Lorenzo, a name with deep roots in ancient Roman and medieval European history.
- Although Lorenzo is consistently a top 100 name in the U.S., Larenzo remains a unique alternative with just over 1,000 total recorded births since 1880.