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How Many People Are Named Larkin?
Estimated people named Larkin living in the U.S. today
3,485
Gender distribution
44% male · 56% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 4,463
- Peak year: 2018 (155 births)
- Estimated living today: 3,485
Larkin by age group — who carries the name today?
Larkin popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Larkin
Larkin has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 4,463 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 3,485 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 98,077 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Larkins you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Larkin in the US?
An estimated 3,485 people named Larkin are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Larkin very rare — about 1 in 98,077 Americans.
Is Larkin a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Larkin is 44% male and 56% female, so it is predominantly a gender-neutral name.
When was Larkin most popular?
Larkin peaked in 2018, when 155 babies were given the name. Its current trend is rising compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Larkin?
Larkin ranks #4,591 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 58 out of 100 (higher means rarer).