Larenda
A feminine name derived from Greek meaning "to be radiant".
Name Census estimates that about 303 living Americans carry the first name Larenda. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Larenda today is around 53 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Larenda births was 1985 (16 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Larenda. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
303
~ 1 in 1,131,202 Americans
Peak year
1985
16 babies that year
Average age
53
years old
1993 SSA rank
#14,714
Tracked since 1955
Census
Larenda in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 298 people with the first name Larenda, which placed it at #29,601 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#29,601
National first-name rank
People counted
298
298 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
White
54.0% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Larenda
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Larenda is White at 54.0%. The next largest groups are Black (34.6%) and Two or More Races (4.0%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Larenda described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Larenda at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White54.0% · 161
- Black or African American34.6% · 103
- Two or more races4.0% · 12
- American Indian and Alaska Native3.4% · 10
- Hispanic or Latino3.0% · 9
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.0% · 3
Popularity
Larenda: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Larenda from the 1950s through to the 1990s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 108 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1970s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Larenda by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Larenda during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Larenda
The name Larenda has its origins in ancient Greece, stemming from the Greek word "larendos," which means "serenity" or "tranquility." This name gained popularity during the classical era, particularly in the regions of Athens and Corinth.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Larenda can be found in the writings of the revered Greek philosopher, Plato. In his dialogues, he mentions a character named Larenda, who was renowned for her wisdom and calm demeanor. This association with serenity and intelligence likely contributed to the name's enduring appeal throughout the centuries.
During the Hellenistic period, the name Larenda spread beyond the borders of Greece, gaining recognition in various parts of the Mediterranean region. It was particularly embraced by the educated and elite classes, who valued the virtues of calmness and composure that the name embodied.
In the 4th century BCE, a prominent Athenian scholar and poet, Larenda of Cyrene, gained acclaim for her lyrical works and philosophical musings. Her writings were widely circulated, further popularizing the name among intellectuals and literary circles.
The name Larenda also found its way into the pages of ancient Roman literature. The renowned Roman poet, Ovid, mentioned a character by this name in his epic work, "Metamorphoses." This literary reference helped to solidify the name's place in the cultural lexicon of the time.
Throughout the centuries, several notable individuals have borne the name Larenda, including:
1. Larenda of Ephesus (c. 200 BCE), a renowned Greek physician and herbalist, renowned for her contributions to the study of medicinal plants.
2. Larenda Aurelia (c. 50 CE), a Roman noblewoman and patron of the arts, known for her patronage of various poets and philosophers.
3. Larenda Basilissa (c. 900 CE), a Byzantine scholar and translator, responsible for translating numerous Greek texts into Latin, facilitating the spread of knowledge during the Middle Ages.
4. Larenda Ventura (1492-1560), an Italian Renaissance painter and fresco artist, celebrated for her vibrant depictions of religious subjects and mythological scenes.
5. Larenda Montague (1720-1801), a British writer and philosopher, whose works explored the concepts of human nature and the pursuit of happiness.
While the name Larenda has waxed and waned in popularity over the centuries, it has maintained a strong connection to its Greek roots, symbolizing serenity, wisdom, and a love for the arts and intellectual pursuits.
People
Larenda + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Larenda as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with L
Other first names starting with L with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Larenda: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Larenda?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 303 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Larenda going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,131,202 US residents.
Is Larenda a common name?
We classify Larenda as "Very Rare". It ranks above 79.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 347 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Larenda most popular?
The single biggest year for Larenda was 1985, when 16 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Larenda is about 53 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Larenda in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 298 people with the name Larenda, or 0.10 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #29,601 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Larenda in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Larenda?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Larenda leans strongly female. 300 people counted with this name were female (98.4%), compared with 5 male bearers (1.6%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Larenda?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Larenda is White at 54.0%. The next largest groups are Black (34.6%) and Two or More Races (4.0%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Larenda most often in the Census?
White is the largest reported group for people named Larenda in the 2020 Census, accounting for 54.0% (161 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Larenda in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Larenda a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Larenda in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Larenda still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Larenda in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Larenda can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
How many people have the name Larenda?
See how many Americans are named Larenda on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.