Lauren

Lauren: name meaning, origin & popularity

Meaning: “from Laurentum; laurel”
Origin: Latin
Say it: LOR-en · 2 syllables
Used for: Girls

English feminine form of Laurence/Laura-related names, from the Roman name Laurentius. The laurel association gives it its commonly cited meaning.

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How popular is Lauren?

2024266 per million US babies

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Babies named Lauren in 2024884

2024 rank#351 girls

Peak year1989

Total US babies since 1880480,615

Lauren is fading: recent use is about 30% of its level ten years before.

Names like Lauren

Variants, related forms and names with the same roots.

Laurynfrom Laurentum; laurel · Latin
Lorenfrom Laurentum · Latin
Laurencefrom Laurentum · Latin
Laureenlaurel · Latin
Camilayoung ceremonial attendant · Latin
Lunamoon · Latin
Auroradawn · Latin
Emilyrival · Latin

Lauren questions

What does the name Lauren mean?

Lauren means "from Laurentum; laurel". It comes from Latin. English feminine form of Laurence/Laura-related names, from the Roman name Laurentius. The laurel association gives it its commonly cited meaning.

Is Lauren a boy or girl name?

Lauren is mainly a girl's name in US records (99% of uses since 1880).

How popular is Lauren?

884 US babies were named Lauren in 2024. Its peak year was 1989.

How do you pronounce Lauren?

Lauren is usually pronounced LOR-en.

Birth counts: US Social Security Administration national data, 1880–2024 (names given to 5+ babies of a sex in a year). How we write meanings.