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Larkin
OriginIrish
Meaning"rough, fierce"
GenderBoy
US Rank#986
Top 1000
About Larkin
The name Larkin is currently ranked #986 in U.S. births. and peaked for boys at #454 in 1880. It is currently rising in popularity. The name is most popular in LARKIN, LARKIN, and LARKIN. Larkin is occasionally used for girls in 2025.
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US popularity — history
US rank, lower is more popular · SSA data 2014–2025
Actual · SSA
20142025
18802025
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #3,135 | 36 | 18.7 |
| 2015 | #2,790 | 43 | 22.4 |
| 2016 | #2,353 | 56 | 29.5 |
| 2017 | #2,331 | 56 | 30.3 |
| 2018 | #2,317 | 58 | 31.9 |
| 2019 | #2,200 | 64 | 35.7 |
| 2020 | #2,710 | 46 | 26.7 |
| 2021 | #2,841 | 44 | 25.2 |
| 2022 | #3,133 | 39 | 22.3 |
| 2023 | #2,781 | 46 | 26.9 |
| 2024 | #2,973 | 42 | 24.4 |
| 2025 | #3,415 | 34 | 19.9 |
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