Larkin
Boy name · #3380 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Larkin? In official American birth records, Larkin has been tracked continuously since 1880, giving it 145 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 34 baby boys were named Larkin, placing it at #3380 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #2766, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 52,941 boys born in 2025 was named Larkin.
The 145-year story
Larkin first appears in the Social Security records in 1880, when 16 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2019, when 64 boys were named Larkin — good for #2188 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Babies named Larkin per year. Source: Official national birth records.
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Uniqueness: will there be another Larkin in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Larkin is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Larkin will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Larkin is most common
State-level data for Larkin is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
Names like Larkin
Statistically, parents drawn to Larkin tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Linkin, Lenin, Lawton, Levin, and Aarin.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Larkin | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 34 | #3379 |
| 2024 | 43 | #2915 |
| 2023 | 46 | #2769 |
| 2022 | 39 | #3100 |
| 2021 | 44 | #2819 |
| 2020 | 46 | #2689 |
| 2019 | 64 | #2188 |
| 2018 | 58 | #2300 |
| 2017 | 56 | #2319 |
| 2016 | 56 | #2335 |
| 2015 | 43 | #2766 |
| 2014 | 36 | #3090 |
| 2013 | 36 | #3060 |
| 2012 | 21 | #4533 |
| 2011 | 30 | #3510 |
| 2010 | 25 | #3994 |
| 2009 | 33 | #3332 |
| 2008 | 20 | #4714 |
| 2007 | 27 | #3793 |
| 2006 | 21 | #4370 |
| 2005 | 28 | #3447 |
| 2004 | 14 | #5492 |
| 2003 | 22 | #3838 |
| 2002 | 16 | #4703 |
| 2001 | 13 | #5390 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Larkin?
In official American birth records, the name Larkin first appeared in 1880 (over 145 years ago), when 16 newborn boys received the name. It has over a century of continuous American history.
Is Larkin a popular boy name?
Larkin ranked #3380 among boys in 2025 with 34 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #2766.
When was the name Larkin most popular?
Larkin peaked in 2019, when 64 American boys received the name (ranked #2188 that year). Since 2019 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Larkin?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 52,941 newborn American boys was named Larkin. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.