Laura
Laura is a name of Latin origin derived from 'laurus,' meaning laurel tree or bay tree, which symbolized victory and honor in ancient Rome. The name has been beloved across European cultures for centuries and carries an elegant, timeless quality.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 783. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 1,171
- 2012: 1,146
- 2013: 1,029
- 2014: 1,052
- 2015: 1,016
- 2016: 968
- 2017: 948
- 2018: 947
- 2019: 951
- 2020: 871
- 2021: 807
- 2022: 874
- 2023: 846
- 2024: 872
- 2025: 805
- 2026 (projected): 783
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce in most languages
- •Works well in both professional and casual settings
- •Has literary significance through Petrarch's famous poems to Laura
- •Remains consistently recognized without being overly common
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Famous People
Laura Ingalls Wilder
Author of 'Little House' series
Laura Dern
Academy Award-winning actress
Laura Bush
Former First Lady of the United States
Laura Linney
Emmy and Golden Globe-winning actress
Statistics
801,811
Total births since 1880
1964
Peak year
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