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Larkin
UnisexMeaning of Larkin: Irish: 'fierce'
Larkin is a unisex name most strongly associated with Irish naming. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, and it is familiar but far from overused — 1997th most popular name in the United States in 2025.
US rank 2025
#1997
75 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
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Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted
US babies since 1880
4,540
First recorded 1880 · peak 2018
Trend
falling
Style: uncommon
Popularity over time
Gender split
56% boys · 44% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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