Larissa is a distinctive choice, ranked #1353 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Larissa in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#1353
About the Name Larissa
Larissa has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 153 places in five years. It was most popular in 1997 at #478 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Larissa is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Larissa
Unlikely. With around 24 UK babies named Larissa per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Larissa in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Larissa has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 153 places in the last five years. Its peak was #478 in 1997. Choosing it now means she is likely to be among the last of her generation with this name.
Larissa is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.
Notable people named Larissa include: Larissa Netšeporuk — Larissa Netšeporuk is a retired heptathlete who represented Ukraine and Estonia.; Larissa Takchi — Larissa Takchi is an Australian cook who won the eleventh series of MasterChef Australia in 2019.; Larissa Schuster — Larissa Schuster is an American convicted murderer who was sentenced to life in prison without parole in 2008 for committing the July 2003 murder of her....
Larissa does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice — your child is unlikely to encounter American Larissas in the wild.
24
UK babies named Larissa (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↓ 153 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Larissa
Likely around 1 other Larissa in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
No US data available for this name
✨ Similar names to Larissa
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Larissa Netšeporuk is a retired heptathlete who represented Ukraine and Estonia. In September 1997, Teteryuk scored 6448 points at a women's decathlon in Linz, setting a Ukrainian national record in the event.
Larissa Takchi is an Australian cook who won the eleventh series of MasterChef Australia in 2019. At 22 years old, to date she was the youngest contestant to win the competition.
Larissa Schuster is an American convicted murderer who was sentenced to life in prison without parole in 2008 for committing the July 2003 murder of her estranged husband Timothy Schuster by submerging his body in hydrochloric acid. Due to the unusual manner in which she committed the murder, Larissa's case made national headlines.
Larissa Feodorovna Tudor was the wife of Owen Frederick Morton Tudor, an officer of the 3rd (The King's Own) Hussars. Following her death, it was rumoured that she was in truth Grand Duchess Tatiana Nikolaevna of Russia, the second daughter of Nicholas II of Russia, and of Tsarina Alexandra.
Philo of Larissa (Greek: Φίλων ὁ Λαρισαῖος Philon ho Larisaios; 159/8–84/3 BC) was a Greek philosopher. It is very probable that his actual name was "Philio." He was a pupil of Clitomachus, whom he succeeded as head of the Academy.