Larenz: Name Popularity, History & Rankings (1880

By decade. Change compares yearly averages, so the current partial decade is on equal footing. Best rank is the name's best yearly rank within the decade.

Decade	Boys	Per year	Change	Best rank
1880s	–	–	–	–
1890s	–	–	–	–
1900s	–	–	–	–
1910s	–	–	–	–
1920s	–	–	–	–
1930s	–	–	–	–
1940s	–	–	–	–
1950s	–	–	–	–
1960s	–	–	–	–
1970s	–	–	–	–
1980s	–	–	–	–
1990s	179	18	–	#2,258
2000s	184	18	+3%	#3,953
2010s	124	12	-33%	#5,382
2020s (to 2025)	55	9	-26%	#5,921

Decade

Boys

Per year

Change

Best rank

1880s

–

1890s

–

1900s

–

1910s

–

1920s

–

1930s

–

1940s

–

1950s

–

1960s

–

1970s

–

1980s

–

1990s

179

–

#2,258

2000s

184

+3%

#3,953

2010s

124

-33%

#5,382

2020s (to 2025)

-26%

#5,921

The story of Larenz

Larenz is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #11,446 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.

Since 1994, 542 American babies have been named Larenz. Its peak came in 1998, when 40 newborns received the name, the signature sound of the 1990s.

The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Larenz stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

How old are people named Larenz?

The median living Larenz is about 20 years old; half are between 12 and 27. An estimated 500 people named Larenz are alive in the United States today.

Estimated from births per year and Social Security period life tables; an approximation of the living age distribution, by age in years.

Larenz year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year	Boys	Boys rank
2025	6	#11,446
2024	10	#8,082
2023	10	#8,034
2022	7	#10,411
2021	15	#5,921
2020	7	#10,167
2019	12	#7,010
2018	17	#5,443
2017	8	#9,358
2016	12	#6,968
2015	17	#5,423
2014	9	#8,523
2013	7	#10,291
2012	14	#6,192
2011	11	#7,302
2010	17	#5,382
2009	18	#5,225
2008	11	#7,506
2007	23	#4,307
2006	17	#5,211
2005	23	#3,999
2004	23	#3,953
2003	14	#5,436
2002	18	#4,417
2001	19	#4,223
2000	18	#4,312
1995	26	#2,813
1990	–	–
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1885	–	–
1880	–	–

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Larenz, drawn from the same Social Security data as the charts above.

How old is the average Larenz?

The median living Larenz is about 20 years old. Half of all living Larenzs are between 12 and 27 years old.

How many people named Larenz are alive today?

An estimated 500 people named Larenz are alive in the United States, based on 542 recorded births and Social Security life tables.

How popular is the name Larenz in 2025?

Larenz ranked #11,446 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Larenz?

542 babies have been named Larenz in the United States since 1994, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Larenz most popular?

Larenz peaked in 1998, when 40 newborns received the name.

Is Larenz a boy or girl name?

Larenz is overwhelmingly a boy's name: 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Larenz rising or falling?

Larenz has been roughly stable over the past decade.

Who are famous people named Larenz?

Well-known people named Larenz include Larenz Tate (actor).

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Larenz popularity over time

The story of Larenz

How old are people named Larenz?

Larenz year by year

Famous people named Larenz

Frequently asked questions

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