Larkyn
Every Larkyn since 1996 — 442 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Larkyn
Larkyn is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #6,456 in 2025 with 18 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1996, 442 American babies have been named Larkyn. Its peak came in 2006, when 32 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Larkyn stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Larkyn year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 18 | #6,456 |
| 2024 | 14 | #7,802 |
| 2023 | 11 | #9,340 |
| 2022 | 16 | #7,150 |
| 2021 | 28 | #4,785 |
| 2020 | 23 | #5,412 |
| 2019 | 21 | #5,905 |
| 2018 | 30 | #4,626 |
| 2017 | 24 | #5,460 |
| 2016 | 29 | #4,794 |
| 2015 | 22 | #5,945 |
| 2014 | 29 | #4,845 |
| 2013 | 15 | #8,001 |
| 2012 | 15 | #8,051 |
| 2011 | 17 | #7,291 |
| 2010 | 11 | #10,174 |
| 2009 | 17 | #7,542 |
| 2008 | 17 | #7,595 |
| 2007 | 22 | #6,214 |
| 2006 | 32 | #4,524 |
| 2005 | 5 | #18,013 |
| 2004 | — | — |
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| 2001 | 12 | #8,509 |
| 2000 | 8 | #11,328 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Larkyn in 2025?
Larkyn ranked #6,456 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 18 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Larkyn?
442 babies have been named Larkyn in the United States since 1996, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Larkyn most popular?
Larkyn peaked in 2006, when 32 newborns received the name.
Is Larkyn a boy or girl name?
Larkyn is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Larkyn rising or falling?
Larkyn is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.