Larkin
Larkin is a boy's name of Irish origin.
Meaning
Fierce, silent, or little fierce one.
Origin and history
Larkin derived as an Irish surname based on the personal name Lorcán, meaning fierce or silent. Historically used as a surname and given name in Ireland, it functions as a less common unisex choice in the United States. In recent U.S. birth records, it sees modest usage for both boys and girls.
Popularity in the United States
2,521 babies in the United States have been named Larkin since 1880. It ranks #2582 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1675.
States where it is most popular
- OH (29.5 %)
- TX (21.4 %)
- MI (14.3 %)
- MS (5.2 %)
- TN (5.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 92 |
| 1890-1900 | 46 |
| 1900-1910 | 49 |
| 1910-1920 | 190 |
| 1920-1930 | 259 |
| 1930-1940 | 157 |
| 1940-1950 | 180 |
| 1950-1960 | 176 |
| 1960-1970 | 129 |
| 1970-1980 | 99 |
| 1980-1990 | 109 |
| 1990-2000 | 139 |
| 2000-2010 | 219 |
| 2010-2019 | 425 |
| 2020-2029 | 252 |
Famous people named Larkin
- Larkin Malloy: Actor, Voice Artist
- Larkin Grimm: Singer, Songwriter
Fun facts
- Larkin originates from the Gaelic name Lorcán, historically borne by ancient Irish kings including the grandfather of Brian Boru.
- It fits the broader American trend of using traditional Celtic family names as given names.