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UK girl's name

Larose

A French feminine name meaning "the rose".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Larose is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Larose popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5687, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2022, with 3 births.

This profile covers 6 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2022 to 2023. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.

The latest count is about 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 6 living people in the UK are called Larose. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2024 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Larose ranked #5687 for girls in England and Wales in 2023, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2022, when 3 girls were registered as Larose.
  • About 6 living people in the UK are estimated to have Larose as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#5687

2023

Births in 2023

3

Latest year

Peak year

2022

3 births

Estimated living

6

2026

Meaning

What does Larose mean?

Larose is a given name with roots tracing back to the French language. Its origins can be attributed to the combination of the French words "la" (meaning "the") and "rose" (meaning "rose"). Consequently, the name Larose is believed to signify "the rose" or to be associated with the beautiful and fragrant flower.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Larose can be traced back to the Middle Ages in France, where it was likely used as a descriptive name or nickname to describe an individual with a rosy complexion or a fondness for roses. During this period, the use of descriptive names was quite common, especially among the lower classes.

One of the earliest recorded individuals bearing the name Larose was Jean Larose, a French merchant and trader who lived in the 16th century. He is mentioned in historical records as having conducted business dealings with various European countries, including England and the Netherlands.

Another notable figure with the name Larose was Marie Larose, a French noblewoman who lived during the 17th century. She is known for her involvement in the court of King Louis XIV and her patronage of the arts, particularly in the realm of theater and literature.

In the 18th century, a French soldier named Pierre Larose gained recognition for his valiant service during the Seven Years' War. He was awarded several military honors for his bravery on the battlefield.

Moving into the 19th century, a French artist named Émile Larose achieved fame for his exquisite landscape paintings, which captured the beauty of the French countryside. He was born in 1819 and lived until 1896.

In the 20th century, one of the most prominent individuals with the name Larose was Gérard Larose, a French writer and philosopher. Born in 1926, he was known for his works exploring existentialism and the human condition. He passed away in 2004.

While the name Larose has French origins, it has been adopted and used in various other cultures and regions over time, although its popularity and prevalence may vary.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Larose over time

The chart below shows babies named Larose registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2022 to 2023. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Larose, the clearest high point is 2022. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2023, compared with 3 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Larose
01223202220222023

Decades

Larose by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Larose was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.

Decade Average rank Total births Years covered
2020s #5678 6 2

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FAQ

Larose: questions and answers

How popular is the name Larose in the UK right now?

In 2023, Larose was ranked #5687 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Larose most popular?

The peak year on record was 2022, with 3 babies registered as Larose in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Larose?

A French feminine name meaning "the rose".

How many people are called Larose in the UK?

A total of 6 babies have been registered as Larose across the 2 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.

Which records is this page based on?

The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.