Lauren
Lauren is the English feminine form of Laurence, derived from the Latin name Laurentius, meaning 'from Laurentum' or associated with the laurel tree, a symbol of honor and victory. The name gained widespread popularity as an independent feminine name in the mid-20th century.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 734. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 4,100
- 2012: 3,660
- 2013: 3,350
- 2014: 3,097
- 2015: 2,697
- 2016: 2,325
- 2017: 1,992
- 2018: 1,705
- 2019: 1,513
- 2020: 1,278
- 2021: 969
- 2022: 987
- 2023: 900
- 2024: 882
- 2025: 777
- 2026 (projected): 734
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce in English-speaking countries
- •Professional-sounding name that ages well from childhood to adulthood
- •The laurel association gives it a subtle connection to achievement and victory
- •Common enough to be familiar but not overly trendy
- •Multiple spelling variations exist
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Famous People
Lauren Bacall
Iconic Golden Age actress
Lauren Graham
Actress (Gilmore Girls)
Lauren Daigle
Grammy-winning singer
Lauren Conrad
TV personality and fashion designer
Statistics
475,577
Total births since 1880
1989
Peak year
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