Larnell: Name Popularity, History & Rankings (1880

Rank 2025

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among boys

Babies in 2025

named Larnell

How common

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boys born in 2025

Peak year

1990

26 babies

All-time total

887

#5,559 all-time among boys

First recorded

1918

in Social Security records

Larnell popularity over time

887 babies have been named Larnell since 1918, according to official Social Security records. Switch measure to see births per year or the yearly rank.

Measure

Births per 1,000 babies of that sex, comparable across eras

BoysGirls

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	Girls	Boys	Total	Per year	Change	Best rank
1880s	–	–	–	–	–	–
1890s	–	–	–	–	–	–
1900s	–	–	–	–	–	–
1910s	–	6	6	1	–	#3,956
1920s	–	19	19	2	+217%	#3,644
1930s	5	21	26	3	+37%	#3,304
1940s	–	72	72	7	+177%	#1,825
1950s	–	145	145	15	+101%	#1,771
1960s	–	120	120	12	-17%	#1,950
1970s	–	144	144	14	+20%	#2,019
1980s	–	142	142	14	-1%	#2,766
1990s	–	111	111	11	-22%	#2,587
2000s	–	72	72	7	-35%	#5,595
2010s	–	30	30	3	-58%	#7,917
2020s (to 2025)	–	–	–	–	–	–

The story of Larnell

Larnell is not currently in use for newborns in the United States: fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.

Since 1918, 887 American babies have been named Larnell. Its peak came in 1990, when 26 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 Larnell stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

How old are people named Larnell?

The median living Larnell is about 47 years old; half are between 34 and 63. An estimated 700 people named Larnell 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.

Larnell year by year

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

Year	Girls	Girls rank	Boys	Boys rank
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2024	–	–	–	–
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2019	–	–	–	–
2018	–	–	–	–
2017	–	–	8	#9,359
2016	–	–	–	–
2015	–	–	–	–
2014	–	–	–	–
2013	–	–	–	–
2012	–	–	7	#10,346
2011	–	–	5	#13,517
2010	–	–	10	#7,917
2009	–	–	–	–
2008	–	–	7	#10,573
2007	–	–	9	#8,637
2006	–	–	9	#8,458
2005	–	–	5	#12,559
2004	–	–	6	#10,791
2003	–	–	8	#8,303
2002	–	–	13	#5,595
2001	–	–	8	#8,007
2000	–	–	7	#8,745
1995	–	–	12	#4,987
1990	–	–	26	#2,587
1985	–	–	17	#2,896
1980	–	–	12	#3,531
1975	–	–	11	#3,343
1970	–	–	14	#2,579
1965	–	–	16	#2,040
1960	–	–	18	#1,950
1955	–	–	13	#2,267
1950	–	–	5	#3,969
1945	–	–	15	#1,825
1940	–	–	6	#3,307
1935	–	–	–	–
1930	–	–	–	–
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Famous people named Larnell

The most globally famous bearers of the name, ranked by fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).

1 Larnell Cole English footballer b. 1993 · Contemporary

Portraits from Wikipedia (Wikimedia Commons).

Frequently asked questions

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

How old is the average Larnell?

The median living Larnell is about 47 years old. Half of all living Larnells are between 34 and 63 years old.

How many people named Larnell are alive today?

An estimated 700 people named Larnell are alive in the United States, based on 887 recorded births and Social Security life tables.

How popular is the name Larnell in 2025?

Larnell did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.

How many people are named Larnell?

887 babies have been named Larnell in the United States since 1918, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Larnell most popular?

Larnell peaked in 1990, when 26 newborns received the name.

Is Larnell a boy or girl name?

Larnell is overwhelmingly a boy's name: 99% of babies with the name.

Is the name Larnell rising or falling?

Larnell has been roughly stable over the past decade.

Who are famous people named Larnell?

Well-known people named Larnell include Larnell Cole (soccer player).

Names like Larnell

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