Lary
Lary is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
From Laurentum; crowned with laurel.
Origin and history
Lary is a masculine name functioning as a spelling variant of Larry, which derives from the Latin name Laurentius meaning 'from Laurentum'. Historically used in the United States as a simple alternative to Lawrence or Larry, its popularity peaked in the mid-20th century. It is now rarely given to newborns in the U.S.
Popularity in the United States
1,577 babies in the United States have been named Lary since 1880. It ranks #3171 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- MI (32.7 %)
- CA (20.4 %)
- TX (20.4 %)
- OH (6.6 %)
- IL (5.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 14 |
| 1920-1930 | 41 |
| 1930-1940 | 186 |
| 1940-1950 | 436 |
| 1950-1960 | 461 |
| 1960-1970 | 257 |
| 1970-1980 | 97 |
| 1980-1990 | 55 |
| 1990-2000 | 25 |
| 2000-2010 | 5 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Lary
- Lary Sorensen: Baseball Player, Broadcaster
Fun facts
- Lary serves as a streamlined single-'r' variant of Larry, which originated as a diminutive of Lawrence.
- The name experienced its highest level of usage in the U.S. between the 1940s and 1960s.