#3592024 rank
1964peak year
800,987babies named Laura since 1880
▼ 9%5-year trend
Laura popularity over 145 years
⭐ Sweet spot — known but not everywhere · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024
What does Laura mean?
From Latin laurus, 'laurel', the plant of victory. Immortalized as Petrarch's muse in his 14th-century sonnets and borne by many saints.
OriginLatin
Syllables2
Gendergirl
Styleclassic, vintage
Names like Laura
Same era, same vibe — if you like Laura, these usually land on the shortlist too.
Famous Lauras
- Laura Bush, first lady
Spellings & variants
LaurelLoraLara
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