Larson
Larson is a boy's name of Norse origin.
Meaning
Son of Lars (derived from Laurence, meaning 'from Laurentum' or 'laureled').
Origin and history
Larson is a masculine name of Scandinavian and English origin, traditionally derived as a patronymic surname meaning 'son of Lars'. In the United States, it functions primarily as a rare to moderately used given name that fits the trend of using surnames as first names.
Popularity in the United States
1,677 babies in the United States have been named Larson since 1880. It ranks #3101 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1602.
States where it is most popular
- TX (26.1 %)
- PA (21.8 %)
- CA (15.5 %)
- NC (8.5 %)
- AZ (5.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 5 |
| 1920-1930 | 10 |
| 1930-1940 | 22 |
| 1940-1950 | 37 |
| 1950-1960 | 16 |
| 1960-1970 | 59 |
| 1970-1980 | 45 |
| 1980-1990 | 96 |
| 1990-2000 | 220 |
| 2000-2010 | 425 |
| 2010-2019 | 417 |
| 2020-2029 | 325 |
Nicknames
Lars
Fun facts
- Larson originated as a North Germanic surname meaning son of Lars, a Scandinavian short form of Laurence.
- While historically a common Scandinavian-American family name, Larson has gradually gained use as a distinctive given name.