Larkin

Larkin - A very unique male name

Larkin appeared on the charts for the first time in 1917 on position #1508. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Larkin and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Larkin? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Larkin. The baby boy name Larkin was given to 7 baby boys in 2025, ranking #3458 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 209,469 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Larkin peaked in popularity 104 years ago in 1922 on position 1170.

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Larkin is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Larkin is currently topping the baby name charts in Michigan at position #962 - and is the least popular in Michigan at position #962.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Larkin is where you live.

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Larkin origin and meaning

English surname / Irish use

Transferred surname: a medieval diminutive of Laurence (Latin, from Laurentum) with the -kin suffix; also an Irish surname form

Larkin began as a surname — a pet form of Laurence in medieval England, and separately an Irish surname. As a boys' first name it has surfaced in scattered years since 1917 and peaked in 2018. The poet Philip Larkin carries it as a surname, which is an association, not a bearer.

Attested etymology

Larkin is a 6 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Larkin, pop culture references for the name Larkin and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Larkin

We've found the following names that sound similar to Larkin, sorted by popularity.

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Even more about Larkin

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Larkin a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Larkin?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

LAHR-kin · /ˈlɑrkɪn/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Famous bearers

None yet — no bearer for this name is documented well enough for us to list, so we show none rather than pad the list.

Style

SurnameLiterary

Why parents choose it

Larkin is literary and offbeat, with the lark's cheerful echo in its first syllable.

Worth knowing

• The Larkin/Larkins spelling split and its surname feel mean it often needs a second saying.